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Acting
Yvonne Gilan
Edinburgh, Scotland, UKBorn 1931
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.
6
Films
5
TV Shows
1
Crew Credits
Known For
11 Credits
EastEnders
as Mrs McCabe
1985
Public Eye
as Beryl
1965
Fawlty Towers
as Mrs. Peignoir
1975
The House of Eliott
as Faith Bannister
1991
Shoestring
as Rosemary Mortimer
1979
Empire of the Sun
as Mrs. Lockwood
1987
Chariots of Fire
as Mrs Liddell
1981
Agatha
as Mrs. Braithwaite
1979
Another Time, Another Place
as Jess
1983
Blood Hunt
as Widow Macleay
1986
Little Tom Thumb
as Narrator
1966
