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Yvonne Gilan

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Female

birthday

October 12, 1931

died

June 14, 2018

place of birth

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

also known as

Yvonne Janette Gilan

total credits

6 movies

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.

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Known For

Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun

as Mrs. Lockwood

Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

as Mrs Liddell

Agatha

Agatha

as Mrs. Braithwaite

Blood Hunt

Blood Hunt

as Widow Macleay

Another Time, Another Place

Another Time, Another Place

as Jess

Little Tom Thumb

Little Tom Thumb

as Narrator

Filmography

6 credits · sorted by popularity · swipe or use arrows

Empire of the Sun
7.5

Empire of the Sun

1987as Mrs. Lockwood
Chariots of Fire
6.8

Chariots of Fire

1981as Mrs Liddell
Agatha
6.1

Agatha

1979as Mrs. Braithwaite
Blood Hunt
7.0

Blood Hunt

1986as Widow Macleay
Another Time, Another Place
4.7

Another Time, Another Place

1983as Jess
Little Tom Thumb

Little Tom Thumb

1966as Narrator