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Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton

Acting · 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

movie 6.8 Gosford Park
Gosford Park
2001
movie 6.7 The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
1973
movie 6.8 The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970
movie 6.4 The Tomb of Ligeia
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
movie 6.4 The BFG
The BFG
1990
movie 7.4 Victim
Victim
1961
tv 7.8 The Avengers
The Avengers
1961
movie 6.1 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966
tv 5.4 Coronation Street
Coronation Street
1960
movie 6.5 Carry On Screaming!
Carry On Screaming!
1966
tv 7.3 Are You Being Served?
Are You Being Served?
1972
movie 6.7 The Assassination Bureau
The Assassination Bureau
1969
tv 6.2 Casualty
Casualty
1986
movie 5.0 Are You Being Served? The Movie
Are You Being Served? The Movie
1977
movie 5.9 The Bed Sitting Room
The Bed Sitting Room
1969
tv 7.1 The New Avengers
The New Avengers
1976
movie 5.8 The Magic Christian
The Magic Christian
1969
tv 7.2 Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
1973