As Actor
The BFG
1990
6.4
Frank Thornton
Acting
Birth date
January 15, 1921
Birth place
Dulwich, London, England, UK
Death date
March 16, 2013
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.
