Frank Thornton

Born

January 15, 1921 · Dulwich, London, England, UK

Died

March 16, 2013

• Actor
• soundtrack
• Archive footage

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.