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)