Yvonne Gilan
October 12, 1931 (93 years old) in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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
Credits
- 1991 · The House of Eliott as Faith Bannister
- 1989 · French Fields as Madame Nadal
- 1989 · French Fields as Old Woman
- 1987 · Empire of the Sun as Mrs. Lockwood
- 1986 · Blood Hunt as Widow Macleay
- 1985 · EastEnders as Mrs McCabe
- 1983 · Another Time, Another Place as Jess
- 1981 · Chariots of Fire as Mrs Liddell
- 1979 · Agatha as Mrs. Braithwaite
- 1975 · Fawlty Towers as Mrs. Peignoir
- 1974 · Amy, Wonderful Amy as Lady
- 1966 · Little Tom Thumb as Narrator
- 1965 · Public Eye as Beryl