Frank Thornton
Known For
Acting
Born
1921-01-15 in Dulwich, London, England, UK
Died
2013-03-16
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.
Most Known For
Coronation Street
as Danny Roach
The Avengers
Casualty
as Edward Gutheridge
Crown Court
as Professor McIver
Richard & Judy
as Self
Last of the Summer Wine
as Truly
Pebble Mill
as Self
The Champions
as Clerk
The New Avengers
as Roland
Sunday Night Theatre
as Sailor
Are You Being Served?
as Captain Peacock
Blankety Blank
Hancock's Half Hour
The Sooty Show
as Mr Wolfe
The Sooty Show
as Dr. Hugh
The Goodies
as Waiter
The Goodies
as Master of Ceremonies
Gosford Park
as Mr. Burkett
The Adventures of William Tell
as Tax Collector
The Adventures of William Tell
as Heinburgher