Actor
Frank Thornton
Born 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.
Acting
Gosford Park
Mr. Burkett · 2001
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Porter · 1970
The Three Musketeers
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited) · 1973
Victim
George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited) · 1961
Are You Being Served?
Captain Peacock · 1972
The Tomb of Ligeia
Peperel · 1964
The BFG
Mr. Tibbs (voice) · 1990
Carry On Screaming!
Mr. Jones · 1966
The Assassination Bureau
Elevator victim (uncredited) · 1969
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Slave Driver · 1966
The Early Bird
Drunken Doctor · 1965
The New Avengers
Roland · 1976
Casualty
Edward Gutheridge · 1986
Last of the Summer Wine
Truly · 1973
The Goodies
Waiter · 1970
Grace & Favour
Capt Stephen Peacock RASC (Ex) · 1992
Coronation Street
Danny Roach · 1960
Danger Man
Police Captain · 1960
Steptoe & Son Ride Again
Mr. Russell · 1973
Till Death Us Do Part
Valuation Officer · 1969
The Big Job
Bank Official · 1965
The Bed Sitting Room
The BBC · 1969
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
Self · 2001
The Magic Christian
Police Inspector · 1969