Yvonne Gilan

Born: 1931-10-12 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Died: 2018-06-14

Known For: Acting

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.

Filmography

1991

The House of Eliott as Faith Bannister

1989

French Fields as Madame Nadal

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

1964

The Peaches ... (Writer)