Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton

CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
GenderMale
BirthdayJan 15, 1921
Death2013-03-16
BiographyFrank Thornton Ball (15 January 1921 – 16 March 2013), professionally known as Frank Thornton, was an English actor. He was best known for playing Captain Peacock in the TV sitcom Are You Being Served? and its sequel Grace & Favour (Are You Being Served? Again!) and as Herbert "Truly" Truelove in TV sitcom Last of the Summer Wine.

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Known For

All Rise for Julian Clary
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as Geoffrey Parker-Knoll
Are You Being Served?
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Are You Being Served?

as Captain Stephen Peacock
Fall of Eagles
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Fall of Eagles

as Prince Albert
Grace & Favour
Ended

Grace & Favour

as Captain Stephen Peacock

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