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Home/People/Yvonne Gilan
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Born
Oct 12, 1931Died: Jun 14, 2018
Lived 86 years
Place of Birth
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female

Career Highlights

7
Movies
8
TV Shows
Also Known As
Yvonne Janette Gilan
IMDb Profile

Yvonne Gilan

Acting

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.
Empire of the Sun poster

Empire of the Sun

as Mrs. Lockwood
1987
Blood Hunt poster

Blood Hunt

as Widow Macleay
1986
Another Time, Another Place poster

Another Time, Another Place

as Jess
1983
Chariots of Fire poster

Chariots of Fire

as Mrs Liddell
1981
Agatha poster

Agatha

as Mrs. Braithwaite
1979
Amy, Wonderful Amy poster

Amy, Wonderful Amy

as Lady
1974
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Little Tom Thumb

as Narrator
1966