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Frank Thornton(1921-2013)

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Frank Thornton was born on 15 January 1921 in Dulwich, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Are You Being Served? (1972), Gosford Park (2001) and The Bed Sitting Room (1969). He was previously married to Beryl Evans. He died on 16 March 2013 in Barnes, London, England, UK.
BornJanuary 15, 1921
DiedMarch 16, 2013(92)
BornJanuary 15, 1921
DiedMarch 16, 2013(92)
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Frank Thornton in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)
Maggie Smith, Kelly Macdonald, and Frank Thornton in Gosford Park (2001)
Mollie Sugden and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? Again! (1992)
Vincent Price, Derek Francis, Oliver Johnston, Elizabeth Shepherd, Frank Thornton, Richard Vernon, and John Westbrook in The Tomb of Ligeia (1964)
Trevor Bannister, Mike Berry, Arthur Brough, Arthur English, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Nicholas Smith, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
John Inman, Wendy Richard, Nicholas Smith, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
Trevor Bannister, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Nicholas Smith, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
Trevor Bannister, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
Trevor Bannister, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Nicholas Smith, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
Trevor Bannister, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
Trevor Bannister, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Nicholas Smith, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
Trevor Bannister, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)

Known for

Trevor Bannister, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
Are You Being Served?
8.0
TV Series
  • Captain Peacock
Gosford Park (2001)
Gosford Park
7.2
  • Mr. Burkett
  • 2001
The Bed Sitting Room (1969)
The Bed Sitting Room
6.1
  • The BBC
  • 1969
Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, and Brian Wilde in Last of the Summer Wine (1973)
Last of the Summer Wine
7.1
TV Series
  • Truly

Credits

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Actor

  • Danny Dyer, Denise Van Outen, and Sarah Harding in Run for Your Wife (2012)
    Run for Your Wife
    • Man getting off bus
    • 2012
  • Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, and Brian Wilde in Last of the Summer Wine (1973)
    Last of the Summer Wine
    • Truly
    • TV Series
    • 1997–2010
  • Children in Need (1980)
    Children in Need
    • Restaurant Manager
    • TV Series
    • 2007
  • Back in Business (2007)
    Back in Business
    • Gardener
    • 2007
  • Guy Henry in Holby City (1999)
    Holby City
    • Douglas Archer
    • TV Series
    • 2004
  • Angela Lonsdale, Eva Alexander, and Tom Frederic in Doctors (2000)
    Doctors
    • Gerard Mears
    • TV Series
    • 2003
  • Gosford Park (2001)
    Gosford Park
    • Mr. Burkett
    • 2001
  • Out of the Black (2001)
    Out of the Black
    • Philip Hart
    • 2001
  • Casualty (1986)
    Casualty
    • Edward Gutheridge
    • TV Series
    • 2001
  • All Rise for Julian Clary
    • Geoffrey Parker-Knoll
    • TV Series
    • 1996
  • The Upper Hand (1990)
    The Upper Hand
    • Reverend Hale
    • TV Series
    • 1995
  • The Old Curiosity Shop (1995)
    The Old Curiosity Shop
    • Mr. Witherden
    • TV Movie
    • 1995
  • Noel's House Party (1991)
    Noel's House Party
    • Guest
    • TV Series
    • 1992–1994
  • Haunts of the Olde Country (1993)
    Haunts of the Olde Country
    • Tour Guide
    • Short
    • 1993
  • Joanne Heywood, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Nicholas Smith, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? Again! (1992)
    Are You Being Served? Again!
    • Captain Peacock
    • TV Series
    • 1992–1993

Soundtrack

  • Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, and Brian Wilde in Last of the Summer Wine (1973)
    Last of the Summer Wine
    • performer: "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2004
  • Joanne Heywood, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Nicholas Smith, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? Again! (1992)
    Are You Being Served? Again!
    • performer: "Duetto de l'âne" ("The Donkey Song") (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 1993
  • Trevor Bannister, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
    Are You Being Served?
    • performer: "Chanson D'Amour" (1958)
    • performer: "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow"
    • performer: "Keep The Home Fires Burning"
    • TV Series
    • 1973–1985

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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Frank Thornton Ball
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • January 15, 1921
    • Dulwich, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • March 16, 2013
    • Barnes, London, England, UK(natural causes)
  • Spouse
    • Beryl EvansJune 5, 1945 - March 16, 2013 (his death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Appeared in the BBC Radio comedies, "The Big Business Lark" and "The Embassy Lark", both of which were spun off from the earlier "Navy Lark" (which he wasn't in).
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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  • Trivia
    A Flying Officer during WWII, Frank later toured the RAF Gangshows as a talent-spotter. Amongst those he noted as having potential were Sgt Tony Hancock and Cpl Peter Sellers.

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