Yvonne Gilan

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Female

Birthday 1931-10-12

Deathday 2018-06-14 (86 years old)

Place of Birth Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Also Known As Yvonne Janette Gilan

Yvonne 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.

Known For

Actor

1991
The House of Eliott

as Faith Bannister

1989
French Fields

as Madame Nadal

1989
French Fields

as Old Woman

1987
Empire of the Sun

as Mrs. Lockwood

1986
Blood Hunt

as Widow Macleay

1985
EastEnders

as Mrs McCabe

1981
Chariots of Fire

as Mrs Liddell

1979
Agatha

as Mrs. Braithwaite

1975
Fawlty Towers

as Mrs. Peignoir

1974
1966
Little Tom Thumb

as Narrator

1965
Public Eye

as Beryl

Writer

1964
The Peaches

as Writer