Frank Thornton
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
Movie
Gosford Park
as Mr. Burkett
2001
Movie
The Three Musketeers
as Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
1973
Movie
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
as Porter
1970
Movie
The Tomb of Ligeia
as Peperel
1964
Movie
The BFG
as Mr. Tibbs (voice)
1990
Movie
Victim
as George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
1961
TV
The Avengers
1961
Movie
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
as Slave Driver
1966
TV
Coronation Street
as Danny Roach
1960
Movie
Carry On Screaming!
as Mr. Jones
1966
TV
Are You Being Served?
as Captain Peacock
1972
Movie
The Assassination Bureau
as Elevator victim (uncredited)
1969
TV
Casualty
as Edward Gutheridge
1986
Movie
Are You Being Served? The Movie
as Captain Stephen Peacock
1977
Movie
The Bed Sitting Room
as The BBC
1969
TV
The New Avengers
as Roland
1976
Movie
The Magic Christian
as Police Inspector
1969
TV
Last of the Summer Wine
as Truly
1973
Movie
The Early Bird
as Drunken Doctor
1965
Movie
Steptoe & Son Ride Again
as Mr. Russell
1973
Movie
The Big Job
as Bank Official
1965
Movie
Bless This House
as Mr. Jones
1972
TV
The Goodies
as Waiter
1970
TV
The Goodies
as Master of Ceremonies
1970