London — British actor Frank Thornton – best known as Captain Peacock in the hit television comedy "Are You Being Served?" – has died at age 92.
The actor's agent, David Daly, said Monday that Thornton died in his sleep in his home in London in the early hours of Saturday.
Thornton is best remembered by British audiences for his comic role in the innuendo-laden sitcom "Are You Being Served?" The show ran from the 1970s to 1985.
He appeared on "The Benny Hill Show" in the early days of his acting career, and later also became known for his part in the television series "Last of the Summer Wine." He also made an appearance in the movie "Gosford Park."
He is survived by his wife Beryl, daughter Jane, and three grandchildren.
The actor's agent, David Daly, said Monday that Thornton died in his sleep in his home in London in the early hours of Saturday.
Thornton is best remembered by British audiences for his comic role in the innuendo-laden sitcom "Are You Being Served?" The show ran from the 1970s to 1985.
He appeared on "The Benny Hill Show" in the early days of his acting career, and later also became known for his part in the television series "Last of the Summer Wine." He also made an appearance in the movie "Gosford Park."
He is survived by his wife Beryl, daughter Jane, and three grandchildren.
- 3/18/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Frank Thornton has died at the age of 92.
The actor was best known for his role as Captain Stephen Peacock in long-running BBC sitcom Are You Being Served?.
He also starred in the follow-up Grace & Favour and as Truly Truelove in Last of the Summer Wine. His last role was in this year's cinema adaptation of stage farce Run for Your Wife.
Thornton passed away in his sleep on Saturday (March 16), his agent David Daly confirmed to BBC News.
"I have been Frank's agent since 1986 and he has been the most wonderful client as well as being a great friend. He will be sorely missed," Daly said.
Are You Being Served? ran for 69 episodes over ten series from 1972 to 1985.
Thornton's death makes 79-year-old Nicholas Smith the oldest surviving member of the show's original cast.
Born Frank Thornton Ball in Dulwich in 1921, Thornton worked in insurance before registering at the London...
The actor was best known for his role as Captain Stephen Peacock in long-running BBC sitcom Are You Being Served?.
He also starred in the follow-up Grace & Favour and as Truly Truelove in Last of the Summer Wine. His last role was in this year's cinema adaptation of stage farce Run for Your Wife.
Thornton passed away in his sleep on Saturday (March 16), his agent David Daly confirmed to BBC News.
"I have been Frank's agent since 1986 and he has been the most wonderful client as well as being a great friend. He will be sorely missed," Daly said.
Are You Being Served? ran for 69 episodes over ten series from 1972 to 1985.
Thornton's death makes 79-year-old Nicholas Smith the oldest surviving member of the show's original cast.
Born Frank Thornton Ball in Dulwich in 1921, Thornton worked in insurance before registering at the London...
- 3/18/2013
- Digital Spy
Frank Thornton has died aged 92. The veteran actor, best known for his role as Captain Peacock in BBC comedy 'Are You Being Served?', died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday (16.03.13) at his home in Barnes, London, his agent David Daly has confirmed. David said: ''I have been Frank's agent since 1986 and he has been the most wonderful client as well as being a great friend. He will be sorely missed.'' Frank was also known for his character Truly in 'Last of the Summer Wine', as well as many other comedy roles in shows such as 'The Goodies' and 'Hancock's Half...
- 3/18/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Frank Thornton has died aged 92. The veteran actor, best known for his role as Captain Peacock in BBC comedy 'Are You Being Served?', died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday (16.03.13) at his home in Barnes, London - his agent David Daly has confirmed. David said: ''I have been Frank's agent since 1986 and he has been the most wonderful client as well as being a great friend. He will be sorely missed.'' Frank was also known for his character Truly in 'Last of the Summer Wine', as well as many other comedy roles in shows such as 'The Goodies' and 'Hancock's...
- 3/15/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
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