Frank Thornton
1921–2013 · Dulwich, London, England, UK
Frank Thornton Ball (15 January 1921 - 16 March 2013), professionally known as Frank Thornton, was an English actor. He was known for playing Captain Peacock in Are You Being Served? (1972-1985) and its sequel Grace & Favour and as Herbert "Truly" Truelove in Last of the Summer Wine.
Born 15 Jan 1921 · Died 16 Mar 2013
Acted in 13
Great Expectations
1989
Mr Trabb
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
Various
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
Truly
Ben Travers Farces
1970
Claude Hickett MP
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970
Porter
From a Bird's Eye View
1970
Spinks
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966
Slave Driver
HMS Paradise
1964
Commander Fairweather
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
Peperel
Steptoe and Son
1962
Seller · Butler
It's a Square World
1961
The Cheaters
1960
Long
