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Frank Thornton Ball was born in Dulwich, London, the son of Rosina Mary (née Thornton) and William Ernest Ball. His father was an organist at St Stephen's Church, Sydenham Hill, 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 appeared in Last of the Summer Wine from 1997 until it ended in 2010. Ratings hit. Set in a department store, it also starred John Inman, Molly Sugden and Wendy Richard.
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Frank Thornton (1921-2013) was a British actor who appeared in TV shows such as Are You Being Served? and Last of the Summer Wine. He also played in movies like Gosford Park and The Bed Sitting Room, and was a pilot officer in WWII.
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- Dulwich, London, England, UK
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Frank Thornton was a British actor who starred in Are You Being Served? and other shows. He was born in 1921, served in the RAF during WWII, and died in 2013.
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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 ...
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Mar 18, 2013 · Frank Thornton was a character actor who starred in Are You Being Served? and Last of the Summer Wine. He died in 2013 at the age of 92 after a long career in films, TV and theatre.
Mar 18, 2013 · Comedy actor Frank Thornton, famous for his portrayal of Captain Peacock in Are You Being Served?, has died aged 92, his agent has revealed. Thornton died in his sleep in the early hours of ...
