1921 - 2013
Frank Thornton British Actor
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Frank Thornton was previously married to Beryl Jane Margaret Evans (1945).
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British Actor Frank Thornton was born Frank Thornton Ball on 15th January, 1921 in Dulwich, London, England and passed away on 16th Mar 2013 Barnes, London, England aged 92. He is most remembered for Last of the Summer Wine. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Frank Thornton is a member of the following lists: English film actors, English television actors and English stage actors.
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Details
| First Name |
Frank
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| Last Name |
Thornton
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| Full Name at Birth |
Frank Thornton Ball
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| Alternative Name |
Mr. Peacock
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| Birthday |
15th January, 1921
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| Birthplace |
Dulwich, London, England
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| Died |
16th March, 2013
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| Place of Death |
Barnes, London, England
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| Cause of Death |
Died In His Sleep
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| Height |
6' 1" (185 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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| Distinctive Feature |
Very British, craggy looking
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
British
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| Occupation Text |
Actor
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
Last of the Summer Wine
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| Year(s) Active |
1950–2012
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| Father |
William Ernest Ball
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| Mother |
Rosina Mary (née Thornton)
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Frank Thornton Ball (15 January 1921 – 16 March 2013), professionally known as Frank Thornton, was an English actor. He was known for playing Captain Peacock in Are You Being Served? and its sequel Grace & Favour (Are You Being Served? Again!) and as Herbert "Truly" Truelove in Last of the Summer Wine.
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