Frank Thornton

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Characters played by Frank Thornton

Truly — Last of the Summer Wine (1973)

Former police officer Herbert 'Truly', mentioned in the text as a member of the trio.

Man in Small Carriage (uncredited) — The Three Musketeers (1973)

Uncredited background character in a carriage.

Mr. Jones — Carry On Screaming! (1966)

A minor character in Carry On Screaming!.

Mr. Russell — Steptoe & Son Ride Again (1973)

Businessman or official encountered during administrative or social visits.

Gremio — The Taming of the Shrew (1980)

Gremio is one of Bianca’s suitors. Baptista’s condition that Bianca cannot marry until Katherine has a husband keeps Gremio’s prospects tied to the elder daughter’s marriage. When Baptista considers Lucentio’s proposal conditional on an assurance from his father, he says Bianca will otherwise be given to Gremio.

Valuation Officer — Till Death Us Do Part (1969)

A council official who arrives to assess the Garnetts' house as the street faces clearance. His visit prompts Alf to react angrily and insist that the property belongs to him and that the council has no right to decide its fate, leaving the valuation and eviction dispute unresolved.

Career Overview

Frank Thornton has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Musketeers Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Last of the Summer Wine, The Boundary, Gonks Go Beat. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
72
Birth Date
1921-01-15
Birth Place
Dulwich, London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1898864), public domain (CC0).