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        Frank Thornton

        Frank Thornton

        January 15, 1921 – March 16, 2013
        92 years

        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.

        Place of Birth
        Career
        1960 – 2001
        8 movies
        2 TV shows
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