Frank Thornton
1921-01-15
Biography
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.
Also appears in
The BFG
Gosford Park
The Three Musketeers
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Carry On Screaming!
The Tomb of Ligeia
Victim
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Run For Your Wife
The Magic Christian
The Bed Sitting Room
The Assassination Bureau
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
Portrait of Alison
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Bless This House
Radio Cab Murder
Our Miss Fred
Gonks Go Beat
A Flea in Her Ear