Frank Thornton
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.
Filmography
Captain Stephen Peacock
The BBC
Valuation Officer
Wine Shop Manager
Bank Official
Gremio
Elevator victim (uncredited)
Dr. Johnson
Self (archive)
The Barman (uncredited)
Mr. A&R
Police Inspector
Archive Footage
Revolutionary
Drunken Doctor
Mr. Clarke
George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
Registrar
Man on Bus
Cyril
Arthur
Inspector Finch
Glass Shop Manager
Sergeant Bull
Police Inspector
(uncredited)
Charles, the Butler
Estate Agent
Mr. Jones
Slave Driver
Passport Officer
TV Director
Producer
Police Sargeant
Police Photographer
Mr Driver
Purvis
Mr Jones
Mr. Russell
Tom Stoddart
British Colonel
Factory Manager
Peperel
Town Clerk
Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Mr. Burkett
Self (uncredited)
Mr. Markley
BBC Announcer