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Yvonne Gilan
Acting
Born October 12, 1931 · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Died June 14, 2018
Also known as Yvonne Janette Gilan
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.
Filmography8 titles
The Peaches
1964Writer
1964Writer
Fawlty Towers
1975as Mrs. Peignoir
1975as Mrs. Peignoir
Empire of the Sun
1987as Mrs. Lockwood
1987as Mrs. Lockwood
Chariots of Fire
1981as Mrs Liddell
1981as Mrs Liddell
The House of Eliott
1991as Faith Bannister
1991as Faith Bannister
Agatha
1979as Mrs. Braithwaite
1979as Mrs. Braithwaite
Another Time, Another Place
1983as Jess
1983as Jess
EastEnders
1985as Mrs McCabe
1985as Mrs McCabe