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Frank Thornton
Acting
Born: 1921
Dulwich, London, England, UK
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Biography
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.
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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Richard & Judy | 2001 | Self |
| Pebble Mill | 1991 | Self |
| Casualty | 1986 | Edward Gutheridge |
| Blankety Blank | 1979 | Contributor |
| Last of the Summer Wine | 1973 | Truly |
| Crown Court | 1972 | Professor McIver |
| Sykes | 1972 | Dr. Taplow |
| The Goodies | 1970 | Waiter |
| The Champions | 1968 | Clerk |
| The Avengers | 1961 | Contributor |
| Danger Man | 1960 | Pepe |
| Dixon of Dock Green | 1955 | PC Cox |
| The Sooty Show | 1955 | Dr. Hugh |
| Sunday Night Theatre | 1950 | Sailor |