Frank Thornton
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? (1972-1985) and its sequel Grace & Favour and as Herbert "Truly" Tr...
66
Total Movies
1
Languages
6.4
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
Essential Watchlist
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
2001
🇺🇸 English
Danny the Dragon
1966
🇺🇸 English
If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them
1968
🇺🇸 English
Doomsday at Eleven
1962
🇺🇸 English
Crooks and Coronets
1969
🇺🇸 English
The Taming of the Shrew
1980
🇺🇸 English
Cracked Nuts
1931
🇺🇸 English
What's a Carry On?
1998
🇺🇸 English
The Early Bird
1965
🇺🇸 English
Cloak Without Dagger
1956
🇺🇸 English
Till Death Us Do Part
1969
🇺🇸 English
Victim
1961
🇺🇸 English
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2020 | We Love Are You Being Served? | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | Run For Your Wife | ⭐ 4.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | The Funny Blokes of British Comedy | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | The Making of Gosford Park | ⭐ 5.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Gosford Park | ⭐ 6.817 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | What's a Carry On? | ⭐ 7.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | The Old Curiosity Shop | ⭐ 7.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | The BFG | ⭐ 6.395 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Royal Variety Performance 1984 | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | The Taming of the Shrew | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1977 | Ride of the Valkyrie | ⭐ 6.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1977 | Are You Being Served? The Movie | ⭐ 4.889 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1976 | The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones | ⭐ 3.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1976 | Spanish Fly | ⭐ 4.875 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1975 | Side by Side | ⭐ 6.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1974 | Keep It Up, Jack! | ⭐ 3.844 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | The Three Musketeers | ⭐ 6.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World | ⭐ 4.842 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | That Sinking Feeling | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | No Sex Please - We're British | ⭐ 5.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | Steptoe & Son Ride Again | ⭐ 6.758 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1972 | Our Miss Fred | ⭐ 6.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1972 | That's Your Funeral | ⭐ 4.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1972 | Bless This House | ⭐ 6.375 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1972 | Up the Chastity Belt | ⭐ 4.136 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1970 | The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1970 | The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes | ⭐ 6.818 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1970 | All the Way Up | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1970 | Some Will, Some Won't | ⭐ 5.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | The Magic Christian | ⭐ 5.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | The Bed Sitting Room | ⭐ 5.882 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | Crooks and Coronets | ⭐ 8.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | The Assassination Bureau | ⭐ 6.707 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | Till Death Us Do Part | ⭐ 7.567 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | A Flea in Her Ear | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom | ⭐ 6.786 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | 30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia! | ⭐ 5.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | Red, White, and Zero | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1966 | Lucy in London | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1966 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | ⭐ 6.078 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1966 | Carry On Screaming! | ⭐ 6.504 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1966 | Danny the Dragon | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1966 | Dannicaforilithermidor | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1965 | The Wild Affair | ⭐ 5.286 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1965 | The Early Bird | ⭐ 7.618 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1965 | The Big Job | ⭐ 6.741 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1965 | Gonks Go Beat | ⭐ 3.833 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1964 | The Tomb of Ligeia | ⭐ 6.34 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1964 | The Comedy Man | ⭐ 7.063 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1962 | It's Trad, Dad! | ⭐ 5.714 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1962 | Operation Stogie | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1962 | Doomsday at Eleven | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1961 | Victim | ⭐ 7.449 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1961 | The Impersonator | ⭐ 6.125 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1958 | Battle of the V-1 | ⭐ 5.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1956 | Cloak Without Dagger | ⭐ 7.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1956 | Johnny, You're Wanted | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1955 | Portrait of Alison | ⭐ 6.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1954 | The Silent Witness | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1954 | Radio Cab Murder | ⭐ 5.571 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1935 | The Florentine Dagger | ⭐ 6.75 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1931 | Cracked Nuts | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
Frank Thornton Career & Box Office Summary
Frank Thornton is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 66 movies across 1 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 6.4/10, Frank Thornton has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 0 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 0 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on Frank Thornton's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
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Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.