Mr. Thornton later became known for his part in another long-running television comedy series, “Last of the Summer Wine.” He made appearances in dozens of movies, including “No Sex Please ...

Mr. Thornton grew up in Leesburg, Va., one of 16 children, the son of a domestic worker and farmer. He and his twin sister were the first in their family to earn a high-school diploma, ...

The trip included such moments as shots of liquor with the couples, as well as some rather candid confessions and unexpected comments by Mr. Thornton. "Gordon has different layers," Mia shared in ...

LONDON — British actor Frank Thornton — best known as Captain Peacock in the long-running television comedy ‘‘Are You Being Served?’’ — has died at age 92, his agent said Monday. The ...