Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton
Born
Frank Thornton Ball

(1921-01-15)15 January 1921
Dulwich, London, England
Died16 March 2013(2013-03-16) (aged 92)
Barnes, London, England
OccupationActor
Years active1947–2013
Spouse
Beryl Evans
(m. 1945)
Children1
Military Service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchRoyal Air Force
Years of service1944–1947
RankLeading Aircraftman
Pilot Officer
Flying Officer

Frank Thornton Ball (15 January 1921  16 March 2013), professionally known as Frank Thornton, was an English actor. He was best known for playing Captain Peacock in the TV sitcom Are You Being Served? and its sequel Grace & Favour (Are You Being Served? Again!) and as Herbert "Truly" Truelove in TV sitcom Last of the Summer Wine.