AKA Frank Thornton Ball

Born: 15-Jan-1921
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 16-Mar-2013
Location of death: London, England
Cause of death: unspecified

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Actor

Nationality: England
Executive summary: Are You Being Served?

Military service: RAF (-1947)

Father: William Ernest Ball
Mother: Rosina Mary Thornton
Wife: Beryl Jane Margaret Evans (m. 5-Jun-1945, one daughter)
Daughter: Jane

    High School: Alleyn's School, London
    Conservatory: London School of Dramatic Art

    TELEVISION
    Last of the Summer Wine Truly (1998-2010)
    Grace & Favour Capt. Stephen Peacock (1992-93)
    Are You Being Served? Capt. Stephen Peacock (1972-85)

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Gosford Park (7-Nov-2001) · Mr. Burkett
    Out of the Black (25-Jul-2001)
    The BFG (1989) [VOICE]
    The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones (10-May-1976)
    Side by Side (Dec-1975)
    Old Dracula (1974)
    Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World (Dec-1973)
    Steptoe and Son Ride Again (Jul-1973)
    No Sex Please: We're British (1973)
    That's Your Funeral (Dec-1972)
    Our Miss Fred (1972)
    Bless This House (1972)
    Up the Chastity Belt (1971)
    The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (12-Nov-1970)
    The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (29-Oct-1970) · Porter
    Some Will, Some Won't (Mar-1970)
    The Bed-Sitting Room (Jun-1969) · The BBC
    Crooks & Coronets (2-Apr-1969)
    The Assassination Bureau (10-Mar-1969)
    A Flea in Her Ear (19-Oct-1968)
    The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom (11-Sep-1968)
    30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia (4-Mar-1968)
    A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (16-Oct-1966) · Sentry
    Carry On Screaming! (16-Aug-1966)
    The Early Bird (30-Nov-1965)
    The Big Job (5-Oct-1965)
    The Tomb of Ligeia (20-Jan-1965)
    Gonks Go Beat (1965)
    The Wild Affair (Dec-1963)
    Trial and Error (25-Sep-1962)
    Ring-a-Ding Rhythm! (30-Mar-1962)
    Operation Conspiracy (Feb-1956)

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