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.

Known For

Gosford Park

Mr. Burkett

The Three Musketeers

Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

Porter

The Tomb of Ligeia

Peperel

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Slave Driver

Run For Your Wife

Man on Bus

The Funny Blokes of British Comedy

Self

The Assassination Bureau

Elevator victim (uncredited)