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Frank Thornton — Actor
Actor

Frank Thornton

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.

Known For

TVCoronation Street
Coronation Street
★ 5.3 • 1960
TVCrown Court
Crown Court
★ 5.7 • 1972
TVCasualty
Casualty
★ 6.2 • 1986
TVThe Avengers
The Avengers
★ 7.8 • 1961
TVLast of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
★ 7.2 • 1973
TVRichard & Judy
Richard & Judy
★ 3.4 • 2001
TVSunday Night Theatre
Sunday Night Theatre
★ 3.5 • 1950
TVThe Sooty Show
The Sooty Show
★ 6.4 • 1955
TVThe Champions
The Champions
★ 6.5 • 1968
TVDanger Man
Danger Man
★ 7.3 • 1960
MOVIEThe Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
★ 6.7 • 1973
TVAre You Being Served?
Are You Being Served?
★ 7.3 • 1972
TVBlankety Blank
Blankety Blank
★ 5.2 • 1979
TVSykes
Sykes
★ 6.7 • 1972
TVDixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green
★ 6.0 • 1955
TVHancock's Half Hour
Hancock's Half Hour
★ 7.4 • 1956
TVThe New Avengers
The New Avengers
★ 7.2 • 1976
TVSteptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
★ 7.8 • 1962
TVThe Goodies
The Goodies
★ 7.7 • 1970
MOVIEThe Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
★ 6.8 • 1970
TVThe Adventures of William Tell
The Adventures of William Tell
★ 6.8 • 1958
TVThe Kenny Everett Television Show
The Kenny Everett Television Show
★ 7.3 • 1982
MOVIEGosford Park
Gosford Park
★ 6.8 • 2001
TVFall of Eagles
Fall of Eagles
★ 7.0 • 1974