Portrait of Frank Thornton

Acting

Frank Thornton

Titles
53movies33TV shows
movies and TV shows
Career
1954: 1 title1955: 0 titles1956: 0 titles1957: 0 titles1958: 0 titles1959: 0 titles1960: 0 titles1961: 2 titles1962: 0 titles1963: 0 titles1964: 2 titles1965: 1 title1966: 1 title1967: 0 titles1968: 1 title1969: 0 titles1970: 0 titles1971: 0 titles1972: 1 title1973: 1 title1974: 1 title1975: 0 titles1976: 1 title1977: 1 title1978: 0 titles1979: 0 titles1980: 1 title1981: 0 titles1982: 0 titles1983: 0 titles1984: 0 titles1985: 0 titles1986: 0 titles1987: 0 titles1988: 0 titles1989: 0 titles1990: 0 titles1991: 0 titles1992: 1 title
19541992
Leading roles
7
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score62/100
Highest rated
Poster for Grace & Favour
Grace & Favour
GoodWatch score79/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 31 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.1 versus catalog average 4.8EnergyHeart: 3.8 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 4.2 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.7 versus catalog average 5.7WorldCraft: 5.0 versus catalog average 5.4CraftStyle: 5.2 versus catalog average 6.0Style
Frank Thornton Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Psychological
    2.9, average 5.6
  • Contemporary Realism
    2.6, average 5.2
  • Tension
    3.9, average 6.1
  • Violence
    2.1, average 4.3

Main genres

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Recurring tags

  • British Sitcom 2
  • Nostalgic Charm 2
  • Lighthearted Fun 2
  • Comfort Watch 2
  • Classic British Comedy 2
  • Ensemble Cast 2
  • Absurdist Humor 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

81
TypeAllMovies50TV shows31
RoleAnyActing81Appearances5
ScoreAny60+70+80+
DecadeAny1930s21950s101960s351970s251980s41990s22000s12010s12020s1
GenreAnyComedy47Drama21Crime11Mystery5Romance5Action & Adventure4Adventure3Thriller3Music3Family3Soap2TV Movie2Sci-Fi & Fantasy2Action2
Group by
DecadesScores
Newest firstOldest first

2020s

1 titles

2010s

1 titles · average score 35

2000s

1 titles · average score 70
GoodWatch70
Poster for Gosford Park

as Mr. Burkett

1990s

2 titles · average score 72
GoodWatch79
Poster for Grace & Favour

TV show · as Capt Stephen Peacock RASC (Ex)

GoodWatch65
Poster for The BFG

as Mr. Tibbs (voice)

1980s

4 titles · average score 71
Poster for Casualty

TV show · as Edward Gutheridge

GoodWatch67
Poster for The Gentle Touch

TV show · as Leo

1970s

25 titles · average score 61
GoodWatch46
Poster for Spanish Fly

as Dr. Johnson

GoodWatch71
Poster for The New Avengers

TV show · as Roland

GoodWatch69
Poster for The Three Musketeers

as Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)

GoodWatch76
Poster for Are You Being Served?

TV show · as Captain Peacock

GoodWatch64
Poster for Crown Court

TV show · as Professor McIver

GoodWatch69
Poster for Sykes

TV show · as Dr. Taplow

GoodWatch76
Poster for The Goodies

TV show · as Master of Ceremonies / Waiter

All 25 titles from the 1970s

1960s

35 titles · average score 64
GoodWatch65
Poster for The Assassination Bureau

as Elevator victim (uncredited)

GoodWatch57
Poster for The Magic Christian

as Police Inspector

GoodWatch70
Poster for The Champions

TV show · as Clerk

Poster for The Impersonator

as Police Sargeant

Poster for Coronation Street

TV show · as Danny Roach

All 35 titles from the 1960s

1950s

10 titles · average score 64
Poster for The Four Just Men

TV show · as Clerk

GoodWatch67
Poster for The Adventures of William Tell

TV show · as Heinburgher / Tax Collector

Poster for Johnny, You're Wanted

as Police Inspector

GoodWatch66
Poster for The Sooty Show

TV show · as Dr. Hugh / Mr Wolfe

GoodWatch61
Poster for Dixon of Dock Green

TV show · as PC Cox

GoodWatch63
Poster for Portrait of Alison

as Police Photographer

Poster for The Silent Witness

as The Barman (uncredited)

Poster for Radio Cab Murder

as Inspector Finch

1930s

2 titles · average score 65
GoodWatch65
Poster for Cracked Nuts

as Revolutionary

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