Movies (Acting Roles)
Run For Your Wife
Frank Thornton was 91 in Run For Your Wife as 'Man on Bus'.Movie Released: Wed, May 16 2012
Gosford Park
Frank Thornton was 80 in Gosford Park as 'Mr. Burkett'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 2001
The BFG
Frank Thornton was 68 in The BFG as 'Mr. Tibbs (voice)'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1989
The Taming of the Shrew
Frank Thornton was 59 in The Taming of the Shrew as 'Gremio'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 1980
Spanish Fly
Frank Thornton was 55 in Spanish Fly as 'Dr. Johnson'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1976
Side by Side
Frank Thornton was 54 in Side by Side Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1975
Keep It Up, Jack!
Frank Thornton was 53 in Keep It Up, Jack! as 'Mr. Clarke'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 1974
The Three Musketeers
Frank Thornton was 52 in The Three Musketeers as 'Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1973
That Sinking Feeling
Frank Thornton was 52 in That Sinking Feeling as 'Arthur'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 1973
Steptoe & Son Ride Again
Frank Thornton was 52 in Steptoe & Son Ride Again as 'Mr. Russell'.Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1973
Our Miss Fred
Frank Thornton was 51 in Our Miss Fred as 'British Colonel'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1972
That's Your Funeral
Frank Thornton was 51 in That's Your Funeral as 'Town Clerk'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1972
Bless This House
Frank Thornton was 51 in Bless This House as 'Mr Jones'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1972
All the Way Up
Frank Thornton was 49 in All the Way Up as 'Mr Driver'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1970
Some Will, Some Won't
Frank Thornton was 49 in Some Will, Some Won't as 'Purvis'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1970
The Magic Christian
Frank Thornton was 48 in The Magic Christian as 'Police Inspector'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1969
The Bed Sitting Room
Frank Thornton was 48 in The Bed Sitting Room as 'The BBC'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1969
Crooks and Coronets
Frank Thornton was 48 in Crooks and Coronets as 'Cyril'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1969
The Assassination Bureau
Frank Thornton was 48 in The Assassination Bureau as 'Elevator victim (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1969
Till Death Us Do Part
Frank Thornton was 47 in Till Death Us Do Part as 'Valuation Officer'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
A Flea in Her Ear
Frank Thornton was 47 in A Flea in Her Ear as 'Charles, the Butler'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1968
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Frank Thornton was 47 in The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom as 'Factory Manager'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1968
Lucy in London
Frank Thornton was 45 in Lucy in London as 'Passport Officer'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 24 1966
Carry On Screaming!
Frank Thornton was 45 in Carry On Screaming! as 'Mr. Jones'.Movie Released: Fri, May 20 1966
Dannicaforilithermidor
Frank Thornton was 44 in Dannicaforilithermidor as 'Sergeant Bull'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Danny the Dragon
Frank Thornton was 44 in Danny the Dragon Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
The Wild Affair
Frank Thornton was 44 in The Wild Affair as 'Wine Shop Manager'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1965
The Early Bird
Frank Thornton was 44 in The Early Bird as 'Drunken Doctor'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1965
Gonks Go Beat
Frank Thornton was 44 in Gonks Go Beat as 'Mr. A&R'.Movie Released: Mon, May 24 1965
The Big Job
Frank Thornton was 43 in The Big Job as 'Bank Official'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
The Tomb of Ligeia
Frank Thornton was 43 in The Tomb of Ligeia as 'Peperel'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1964
The Comedy Man
Frank Thornton was 43 in The Comedy Man as 'Producer'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1964
It's Trad, Dad!
Frank Thornton was 41 in It's Trad, Dad! as 'TV Director'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1962
Doomsday at Eleven
Frank Thornton was 40 in Doomsday at Eleven as 'BBC Announcer'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
Victim
Frank Thornton was 40 in Victim as 'George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1961
The Impersonator
Frank Thornton was 40 in The Impersonator as 'Police Sargeant'.Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1961
Cloak Without Dagger
Frank Thornton was 35 in Cloak Without Dagger as 'Mr. Markley'.Movie Released: Thu, May 31 1956
Johnny, You're Wanted
Frank Thornton was 35 in Johnny, You're Wanted as 'Police Inspector'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1956
Portrait of Alison
Frank Thornton was 34 in Portrait of Alison as 'Police Photographer'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1955
The Silent Witness
Frank Thornton was 33 in The Silent Witness as 'The Barman (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1954
Radio Cab Murder
Frank Thornton was 33 in Radio Cab Murder as 'Inspector Finch'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1954
The Florentine Dagger
Frank Thornton was 14 in The Florentine Dagger as '(uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1935
Cracked Nuts
Frank Thornton was 10 in Cracked Nuts as 'Revolutionary'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1931
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Richard & Judy
Frank Thornton was 80+ in Richard & Judy as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Grace & Favour
Frank Thornton was 70+ in Grace & Favour as 'Capt Stephen Peacock RASC (Ex)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1992
Pebble Mill
Frank Thornton was 70+ in Pebble Mill as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1991
Casualty
Frank Thornton was 65+ in Casualty as 'Edward Gutheridge'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
The Gentle Touch
Frank Thornton was 59+ in The Gentle Touch as 'Leo'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1980
Blankety Blank
Frank Thornton was 58+ in Blankety Blank TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 18 1979
The New Avengers
Frank Thornton was 55+ in The New Avengers as 'Roland'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 22 1976
Fall of Eagles
Frank Thornton was 53+ in Fall of Eagles as 'Prince Albert'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 1974
Last of the Summer Wine
Frank Thornton was 51+ in Last of the Summer Wine as 'Truly, Himself'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Crown Court
Frank Thornton was 51+ in Crown Court as 'Professor McIver'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Sykes
Frank Thornton was 51+ in Sykes as 'Dr. Taplow'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Are You Being Served?
Frank Thornton was 51+ in Are You Being Served? as 'Captain Peacock'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1972
The Goodies
Frank Thornton was 49+ in The Goodies as ', Waiter, Master of Ceremonies'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1970
From a Bird's Eye View
Frank Thornton was 49+ in From a Bird's Eye View as 'Spinks'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1970
The Champions
Frank Thornton was 47+ in The Champions as 'Clerk'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
The World of Beachcomber
Frank Thornton was 47+ in The World of Beachcomber TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 22 1968
The Man In Room 17
Frank Thornton was 44+ in The Man In Room 17 as 'Chief Inspector Bascombe'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 11 1965
HMS Paradise
Frank Thornton was 43+ in HMS Paradise TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 1964
It's a Square World
Frank Thornton was 40+ in It's a Square World TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 1961
The Avengers
Frank Thornton was 39+ in The Avengers TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
The Cheaters
Frank Thornton was 39+ in The Cheaters as 'Long'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 10 1960
Coronation Street
Frank Thornton was 39+ in Coronation Street as 'Danny Roach'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 09 1960
The Four Just Men
Frank Thornton was 38+ in The Four Just Men as 'Clerk'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1959
The Adventures of William Tell
Frank Thornton was 37+ in The Adventures of William Tell as 'Tax Collector, Heinburgher'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1958
Hancock's Half Hour
Frank Thornton was 35+ in Hancock's Half Hour TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 1956
Dixon of Dock Green
Frank Thornton was 34+ in Dixon of Dock Green as 'PC Cox'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 1955
The Sooty Show
Frank Thornton was 34+ in The Sooty Show as 'Mr Wolfe, Dr. Hugh'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 1955
