Acting
Frank Thornton
Born 1921-01-15· 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.
Known for
Full filmography
Coronation Street
1960
SOAP
Casualty
1986
DRAMA
The Avengers
1961
ACTION
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
COMEDY
The Champions
1968
SCI-FI
Danger Man
1960
ACTION
The New Avengers
1976
DRAMA
The Goodies
1970
COMEDY
Are You Being Served?
1972
COMEDY
Gosford Park
2001
DRAMA
Steptoe and Son
1962
COMEDY
The Three Musketeers
1973
ACTION
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
HORROR
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966
MUSIC
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970
MYSTERY
The BFG
1990
ANIMATION
The Bed Sitting Room
1969
COMEDY
The Assassination Bureau
1969
ACTION
The Magic Christian
1969
COMEDY
Carry On Screaming!
1966
COMEDY
Victim
1961
DRAMA
The Early Bird
1965
COMEDY