Actor
Yvonne Gilan
12 Oct 1931Born
14 Jun 2018Died
86Age at death
15Credits
Biography
Yvonne Janette Gilan was a Scottish actress who is best known for her portrayal of Mme. Peignoir in Fawlty Towers (episode "The Wedding Party") and minor roles in both EastEnders and French Fields. She was married to the television director Michael Gill, and was the mother of the late journalist, Adrian, known as A. A. Gill.
Known for
Empire of the SunMrs. Lockwood7.5
Chariots of FireMrs Liddell6.8
Fawlty TowersMrs. Peignoir8.3
EastEndersMrs McCabe4.3
AgathaMrs. Braithwaite6.1
Another Time, Another PlaceJess
The House of EliottFaith Bannister
French FieldsMadame Nadal, Old Woman
Public EyeBeryl
ShoestringRosemary Mortimer
Blood HuntWidow Macleay
The PeachesWriter
Filmography
- 1991The House of EliottSeries: Faith Bannister (1 episode)
- 1989French FieldsSeries: Madame Nadal, Old Woman (1 episode)
- 1987Empire of the SunFilm: Mrs. Lockwood
- 1986Blood HuntFilm: Widow Macleay
- 1985EastEndersSeries: Mrs McCabe (2 episodes)
- 1983Another Time, Another PlaceFilm: Jess
- 1981Chariots of FireFilm: Mrs Liddell
- 1979ShoestringSeries: Rosemary Mortimer (1 episode)
- 1979AgathaFilm: Mrs. Braithwaite
- 1975Fawlty TowersSeries: Mrs. Peignoir (1 episode)
- 1974Amy, Wonderful AmyFilm: Lady
- 1966Little Tom ThumbFilm: Narrator
- 1965Public EyeSeries: Beryl (1 episode)
- 1964The PeachesFilm: Writer
- 1961Faces of JimSeries: Judith Chalmers (1 episode)
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