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Frank Thornton Ball was born in Dulwich, London, the son of Rosina Mary (née Thornton) and William Ernest Ball. [1] His father was an organist at St Stephen's Church, Sydenham Hill, [ 2 ] where Frank learned to play the organ for a short while.
Frank Thornton was born on January 15, 1921, in Dulwich, London, to Rosina Mary (nee Thornton) and William Ernest Ball. As a child, Frank tried to master playing the organ at ‘St. Stephen’s Church,’ Sydenham Hill, where his father was an organist.
Mar 18, 2013 · Born Frank Thornton Ball on 15 January 1921 in south London, he wanted to act from his early childhood after watching the comedy stars of the silent film at a local cinema.
Mar 18, 2013 · Frank Thornton, who played Captain Peacock in BBC comedy Are You Being Served? has died at the age of 92. Thornton died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Barnes, London, on Saturday, his...
Overview. Born. January 15, 1921 · Dulwich, London, England, UK. Died. March 16, 2013 · Barnes, London, England, UK (natural causes) Birth name. Frank Thornton Ball. Height. 6′ (1.83 m) Mini Bio.
- January 15, 1921
- March 16, 2013
Mar 18, 2013 · The actor Frank Thornton who played Captain Peacock in Are You Being Served, has died at the age of 92. After working on stage and in films during the 1950s, he became a familiar face on...
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Mar 18, 2013 · Thornton was born in Dulwich, South London in 1921 and became an actor after taking evening classes while working for an insurance firm. Having serving as an officer in the RAF during the...
