Frank Thornton

Personal Info

Birthday: 1921-01-15

Age: 103

Place of Birth: Dulwich, London, England, UK

Known For: Acting

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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Awards

Emmy Award (2020) - Best Actor
Golden Globe (2019) - Best Performance

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Filmography

Are You Being Served?

Captain Peacock

The Avengers

Grace & Favour

Capt Stephen Peacock RASC (Ex)

The Goodies

Richard & Judy

Self

Last of the Summer Wine

Truly

Dixon of Dock Green

PC Cox

The Champions

Clerk

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