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Frank Thornton

Acting · Born January 15, 1921 · 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.

Frank Thornton movies and shows

  • Coronation Street1960
  • Casualty1986
  • The Avengers1961
  • Crown Court1972
  • Last of the Summer Wine1973
  • Richard & Judy2001
  • The Sooty Show1955
  • Blankety Blank1979
  • Sunday Night Theatre1950
  • Danger Man1960
  • Dixon of Dock Green1955
  • The Troubleshooters1965
  • Are You Being Served?1972
  • The Champions1968
  • The Goodies1970
  • Sykes1972
  • Hancock's Half Hour1956
  • The New Avengers1976
  • Steptoe and Son1962
  • Fall of Eagles1974
  • The Adventures of William Tell1958
  • The Kenny Everett Television Show1982
  • The Four Just Men1959
  • The Man in Room 171965