PETER EGAN
Peter Egan
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: September 28, 1946
Place of Birth: Hampstead, London, England, UK
Biography
Peter Joseph Egan (born 28 September 1946) is a British actor known for his TV roles, including Hogarth in Big Breadwinner Hog, the future King George IV of the United Kingdom in Prince Regent (1979); smooth neighbour Paul Ryman in the sitcom Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–89); and Hugh "Shrimpie" MacClare, Marquess of Flintshire, in Downton Abbey (2012–15). He is married to retired actress Myra Frances.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
DogspiracySelf
2024·
TrueloveDavid
2024·
Our Father2024·
And Mrs.Derek
2023·
HarambeSelf / Narrator
2019·
The Spanish PrincessThomas Howard
2018·
Hold the SunsetMr. Dugdale
2016·
Our Ex-WifeGeorge
Sorin
2015·
UnforgottenMartin
2014·
GrantchesterArchie Johnson
Theodore
2010·
Downton AbbeyHugh 'Shrimpie' MacClare
2010·
American CafeHimself
2009·
Moving OnEric
2007·
Death at a FuneralVictor
2006·
Home Again2005·
JerichoPhilip Pickering
2005·
Whatever Love MeansPrince Philip
2005·
The Wedding DateVictor Ellis
2005·
Man to ManGyllenhaal
2004·
The I InsideDoctor Truman
2003·
Comedy ConnectionsDr. Trenarrow
2002·
The King's BeardKing Cuthbert (voice)
Dr. Griffin Pratt
1999·
Loose WomenSelf
1998·
The AmbassadorEdward Ellison
Narrator
1997·
Midsomer MurdersGrady Palmerston, Norman Swanscombe
1997·
GobblePeter Villiers
1997·
BeanLord Walton
1996·
The Peacock SpringSir Edward Gwithian
1995·
ChillerRichard Cramer
Frederick
1992·
A Touch of FrostRichard Darrow
1990·
The ChiefSimon Duval
Dennis Guant
1989·
Joint Account1987·
A Perfect SpyMagnus Pym
Rev. Henry Archery
1986·
Paradise PostponedGeorge Augustus Simcox, Henry Simcox
1985·
A Woman of SubstanceAdam Fairley
1984·
To Catch a KingHeydrich
1983·
Reilly: Ace of SpiesFothergill
Raoul
1983·
Arms and the ManSergius
1982·
StrangledSteve Baker
1981·
Dear BrutusPurdie
1981·
Chariots of FireDuke of Sutherland
1979·
Prince RegentGeorge, Prince of Wales / King George IV
Keith
1978·
Lillie1978·
The CopyistThe Copyist
Copyist, Peter
1977·
The KitchenPeter
1976·
Victorian ScandalsHenry James Prince
1976·
BelovedHenry James Prince
1976·
The LifeswappersBunny/Trevor/Miss Trevor/Dinah
1975·
The Love SchoolJohn Everett Millais
1975·
HennessyWilliams
1974·
ZodiacTony Weston
1974·
The InheritorsMichael Gethin
1974·
CallanToby Meres
1973·
The HirelingCaptain Hugh Cantrip
1972·
The OrganizationRichard Pershore
1971·
Elizabeth REarl of Southampton
1971·
One Brief Summer1970·
Play for TodayPurdie
1970·
The RivalsFaulkland
1968·
Cold Comfort FarmSeth Starkadder
Freddie, Faulkland
Production
Executive Producer
2005·
Over ThereWriter
2005·
MediumWriter
Writer
Writer
2003·
PlaymakersWriter
1997·
Breaker HighWriter
1994·
Sweet Valley HighWriter
Writer