Yvonne Gilan

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 14

Movies (7)

Empire of the Sun
1987
Mrs. Lockwood
Blood Hunt
1986
Widow Macleay
Another Time, Another Place
1983
Jess
Chariots of Fire
1981
Mrs Liddell
Agatha
1979
Mrs. Braithwaite
Amy, Wonderful Amy
1974
Lady
Little Tom Thumb
1966
Narrator

Shows (7)

The House of Eliott
1991
Faith Bannister
French Fields
1989
Madame Nadal
EastEnders
1985
Mrs McCabe
Shoestring
1979
Rosemary Mortimer
Fawlty Towers
1975
Mrs. Peignoir
Public Eye
1965
Beryl
Faces of Jim
1961
Judith Chalmers