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Yvonne Gilan

Acting
86 years oldEdinburgh, Scotland, UK

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.

Personal Details

Born
October 12, 1931 - June 14, 2018 (age 86)
Gender
Female
Place of Birth
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

Yvonne Janette Gilan
IMDb Profile

Movies (8)

Empire of the Sun
7.5

Empire of the Sun

as Mrs. Lockwood

1987

Blood Hunt

Blood Hunt

as Widow Macleay

1986

Another Time, Another Place
4.3

Another Time, Another Place

as Jess

1983

Chariots of Fire
6.8

Chariots of Fire

as Mrs Liddell

1981

Agatha
6.1

Agatha

as Mrs. Braithwaite

1979

Amy, Wonderful Amy

Amy, Wonderful Amy

as Lady

1974

Little Tom Thumb

Little Tom Thumb

as Narrator

1966

The Peaches

The Peaches

Writer (Writing)

1964

TV Shows (5)

The House of Eliott
6.4

The House of Eliott

as Faith Bannister

1991

French Fields
7.2

French Fields

as Madame Nadal

1989

EastEnders
4.1

EastEnders

as Mrs McCabe

1985

Fawlty Towers
8.3

Fawlty Towers

as Mrs. Peignoir

1975

Public Eye
7.8

Public Eye

as Beryl

1965