Yvonne Gilan
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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1931-10-12 · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- Died
- 2018-06-14
Known for
- Empire of the Sun (1987) — Mrs. Lockwood
- Chariots of Fire (1981) — Mrs Liddell
- Fawlty Towers (1975) — Mrs. Peignoir
- EastEnders (1985) — Mrs McCabe
- Agatha (1979) — Mrs. Braithwaite
- Another Time, Another Place (1983) — Jess
- The House of Eliott (1991) — Faith Bannister
- French Fields (1989) — Madame Nadal
- Public Eye (1965) — Beryl
- Shoestring (1979) — Rosemary Mortimer
- The Troubleshooters (1965) — Allison Mackenzie
- Blood Hunt (1986) — Widow Macleay
- The Peaches (1964) — Writer
- Amy, Wonderful Amy (1974) — Lady
- Little Tom Thumb (1966) — Narrator
- Faces of Jim (1961) — Judith Chalmers