Yvonne Gilan
Acting
Born 1931-10-12
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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
Popular credits
Empire of the Sun
Mrs. Lockwood
Chariots of Fire
Mrs Liddell
Fawlty Towers
Mrs. Peignoir
EastEnders
Mrs McCabe
Agatha
Mrs. Braithwaite
Another Time, Another Place
Jess
The House of Eliott
Faith Bannister
French Fields
Madame Nadal
French Fields
Old Woman
Public Eye
Beryl
Shoestring
Rosemary Mortimer
Blood Hunt
Widow Macleay
Amy, Wonderful Amy
Lady
Little Tom Thumb
Narrator
Faces of Jim
Judith Chalmers