Frank Thornton

Movie Actor

Birthday January 15, 1921

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Mar 16, 2013 (92)

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About

He portrayed the role of Captain Peacock on the British sitcom Are You Being Served? His role as Truly in Las of the Summer Wine brought him additional fame.

Before Fame

He first appeared in the film Radio Cab Murder in 1954.

Trivia

He appeared in the BBC production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.

Family Life

He married Beryl Jane Margaret Evans on June 5, 1945. They had one daughter together.

Associated With

He was in the comedy drama film, Gosford Park, alongside Alan Bates.