Frank Thornton
Actor
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.
Born1921-01-15
Place of BirthDulwich, London, England, UK
Known For
5.3
Coronation Street
Soap
6.2
Casualty
DramaSoap
7.8
The Avengers
Action & AdventureCrime
5.7
Crown Court
Drama
7.2
Last of the Summer Wine
Comedy
7.6
The Goodies
Comedy
3.4
Richard & Judy
Talk
3.5
Sunday Night Theatre
Drama
4.1
Pebble Mill
Talk
7.3
Danger Man
Action & AdventureDrama
6.5
The Champions
Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
6.4
The Sooty Show
ComedyKids
5.3
Blankety Blank
ComedyFamily
7.3
Are You Being Served?
Comedy
6.7
Sykes
Comedy
7.1
The New Avengers
DramaAction & Adventure
7.4
Hancock's Half Hour
Comedy
6.8
Gosford Park
DramaMystery
6.0
Dixon of Dock Green
Drama
The Dickie Henderson Show
7.0
Fall of Eagles
Drama
6.8
The Adventures of William Tell
Action & Adventure
6.7
The Three Musketeers
ActionAdventure
7.3
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Comedy