YVONNE GILAN
Yvonne Gilan
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 12, 1931
Deathday: June 14, 2018
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Starring
1991·
The House of EliottFaith Bannister
1989·
French FieldsOld Woman, Madame Nadal
1987·
Empire of the SunMrs. Lockwood
1986·
Blood HuntWidow Macleay
1985·
EastEndersMrs McCabe
Jess
1981·
Chariots of FireMrs Liddell
1979·
AgathaMrs. Braithwaite
1975·
Fawlty TowersMrs. Peignoir
1974·
Amy, Wonderful AmyLady
1966·
Little Tom ThumbNarrator
1965·
Public EyeBeryl
Production
1964·
The PeachesWriter