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.

Frank Thornton

Acting Born January 15, 1921 – Died March 16, 2013 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

Coronation Street

Danny Roach

Crown Court

Professor McIver

Casualty

Edward Gutheridge

The Avengers

Last of the Summer Wine

Truly

Richard & Judy

Self

Pebble Mill

Self

Sunday Night Theatre

Sailor

The Sooty Show

Dr. Hugh

The Sooty Show

Mr Wolfe

The Champions

Clerk

Danger Man

Police Captain