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Frank Thornton Ball was born in Dulwich, London, the son of Rosina Mary (née Thornton) and William Ernest Ball. [1] His father was an organist at St Stephen's Church, Sydenham Hill, [2] where Frank learned to play the organ for a short while. Music proved too difficult for him, however, and he wanted to act from an early age.
Mar 18, 2013 · Frank Thornton, who played Captain Peacock in BBC comedy Are You Being Served? has died at the age of 92. Thornton died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Barnes, London, on Saturday, his ...
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Frank Thornton (1921-2013) was a British actor who starred in Are You Being Served?, Gosford Park and Last of the Summer Wine. He was also a pilot officer in the RAF and a talent-spotter for the comedy duo of Peter Sellers and Tony Hancock.
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Capricorn Actors. Childhood & Early Life. Frank Thornton was born on January 15, 1921, in Dulwich, London, to Rosina Mary (nee Thornton) and William Ernest Ball. As a child, Frank tried to master playing the organ at ‘St. Stephen’s Church,’ Sydenham Hill, where his father was an organist. However, Frank discontinued, as he found it ...
Mar 18, 2013 · Frank Thornton reprised his role as Captain Peacock in spin-off show Grace & Favour The series, relying on seaside postcard-style innuendo, was an enormous hit with the audience peaking at more ...
Mar 18, 2013 · Frank Thornton was a character actor who achieved national fame as the pompous Captain Peacock in the BBC sitcom Are You Being Served? He also appeared in various comedy programmes and films, and was a passionate conservationist.
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Mar 18, 2013 · Frank Thornton, who played Captain Peacock in the classic sitcom Are You Being Served?, passed away in his sleep in 2013. He was also known for his roles in Hancock's Half-Hour, Sykes, Steptoe And Son and Gosford Park.
