Home
Frank Thornton
Acting
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
Coronation Street
1960
Casualty
1986
The Avengers
1961
Are You Being Served?
1972
Gosford Park
2001
The Three Musketeers
1973
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970
Victim
1961
The Assassination Bureau
1969
The BFG
1990
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966
Carry On Screaming!
1966
Are You Being Served? The Movie
1977
Movies Like These
Loved Frank Thornton's films? Find similar movies you might enjoy.