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Peter Egan

Bio: 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

Born: Sat, Sep 28 1946

Birthplace: Hampstead, London, England, UK

Peter Egan is 78 years old

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Poster of Our Father

Peter Egan was 78 in Our Father

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 2024

Poster of And Mrs

Peter Egan was 77 in And Mrs as 'Derek'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 2024

Poster of Harambe

Peter Egan was 76 in Harambe as 'Self / Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 2023

Poster of National Theatre Live: The Seagull

National Theatre Live: The Seagull

Peter Egan was 70 in National Theatre Live: The Seagull as 'Sorin'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 2016

Poster of National Theatre Live: People

National Theatre Live: People

Peter Egan was 66 in National Theatre Live: People as 'Theodore'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 2013

Poster of Death at a Funeral

Death at a Funeral

Peter Egan was 60 in Death at a Funeral as 'Victor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2007

Poster of Whatever Love Means

Whatever Love Means

Peter Egan was 59 in Whatever Love Means as 'Prince Philip'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 05 2005

Poster of Man to Man

Peter Egan was 58 in Man to Man as 'Gyllenhaal'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 2005

Poster of The Wedding Date

The Wedding Date

Peter Egan was 58 in The Wedding Date as 'Victor Ellis'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 2005

Poster of The I Inside

Peter Egan was 57 in The I Inside as 'Doctor Truman'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 2004

Poster of The King's Beard

The King's Beard

Peter Egan was 56 in The King's Beard as 'King Cuthbert (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 2002

Poster of 2001: A Space Travesty

2001: A Space Travesty

Peter Egan was 54 in 2001: A Space Travesty as 'Dr. Griffin Pratt'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 2000

Poster of The Cater Street Hangman

The Cater Street Hangman

Peter Egan was 52 in The Cater Street Hangman as 'Edward Ellison'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1998

Poster of Pierre Bonnard: A Love Exposed

Pierre Bonnard: A Love Exposed

Peter Egan was 52 in Pierre Bonnard: A Love Exposed as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1998

Poster of Bean

Peter Egan was 50 in Bean as 'Lord Walton'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1997

Poster of Gobble

Peter Egan was 50 in Gobble as 'Peter Villiers'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1997

Poster of The Peacock Spring

The Peacock Spring

Peter Egan was 49 in The Peacock Spring as 'Sir Edward Gwithian'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996

Poster of MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday

MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday

Peter Egan was 48 in MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday as 'Frederick'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1994

Poster of The Price of the Bride

The Price of the Bride

Peter Egan was 44 in The Price of the Bride as 'Dennis Guant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 1990

Poster of Paradise Postponed

Paradise Postponed

Peter Egan was 39 in Paradise Postponed as 'Henry Simcox'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 1986

Poster of To Catch a King

To Catch a King

Peter Egan was 37 in To Catch a King as 'Heydrich'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1984

Poster of The Dark Side of the Sun

The Dark Side of the Sun

Peter Egan was 36 in The Dark Side of the Sun as 'Raoul'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983

Poster of Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

Peter Egan was 34 in Chariots of Fire as 'Duke of Sutherland'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1981

Poster of Dear Brutus

Peter Egan was 34 in Dear Brutus as 'Purdie'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 27 1981

Poster of The Copyist

Peter Egan was 31 in The Copyist as 'The Copyist'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1978

Poster of The Kitchen

Peter Egan was 31 in The Kitchen as 'Peter'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1977

Poster of Beloved

Peter Egan was 30 in Beloved as 'Henry James Prince'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1976

Poster of The Lifeswappers

The Lifeswappers

Peter Egan was 29 in The Lifeswappers as 'Bunny/Trevor/Miss Trevor/Dinah'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 12 1976

Poster of Hennessy

Peter Egan was 29 in Hennessy as 'Williams'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1975

Poster of Callan

Peter Egan was 27 in Callan as 'Toby Meres'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1974

Poster of The Hireling

Peter Egan was 26 in The Hireling as 'Captain Hugh Cantrip'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 10 1973

Poster of One Brief Summer

One Brief Summer

Peter Egan was 24 in One Brief Summer

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1971

Poster of The Rivals

Peter Egan was 23 in The Rivals as 'Faulkland'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1970

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Truelove

Peter Egan was 77+ in Truelove as 'David'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 2024

Poster of The Spanish Princess

The Spanish Princess

Peter Egan was 72+ in The Spanish Princess as 'Thomas Howard'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 05 2019

Poster of Hold the Sunset

Hold the Sunset

Peter Egan was 71+ in Hold the Sunset as 'Mr. Dugdale'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2018

Poster of Our Ex-Wife

Peter Egan was 69+ in Our Ex-Wife as 'George'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 2016

Poster of Unforgotten

Peter Egan was 69+ in Unforgotten as 'Martin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 08 2015

Poster of Downton Abbey

Peter Egan was 63+ in Downton Abbey as 'Hugh 'Shrimpie' MacClare'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 2010

Poster of Moving On

Peter Egan was 62+ in Moving On as 'Eric'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 18 2009

Poster of Home Again

Peter Egan was 59+ in Home Again

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 05 2006

Poster of Jericho

Peter Egan was 59+ in Jericho as 'Philip Pickering'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 16 2005

Poster of Comedy Connections

Comedy Connections

Peter Egan was 56+ in Comedy Connections

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 09 2003

Poster of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries

Peter Egan was 55+ in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries as 'Dr. Trenarrow'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2002

Poster of Loose Women

Peter Egan was 52+ in Loose Women as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1999

Poster of The Ambassador

Peter Egan was 51+ in The Ambassador

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 1998

Poster of Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

Peter Egan was 50+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Norman Swanscombe, Grady Palmerston'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997

Poster of Chiller

Peter Egan was 48+ in Chiller as 'Richard Cramer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 09 1995

Poster of A Touch of Frost

A Touch of Frost

Peter Egan was 46+ in A Touch of Frost as 'Richard Darrow'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 1992

Poster of Joint Account

Peter Egan was 42+ in Joint Account

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 1989

Poster of A Perfect Spy

Peter Egan was 41+ in A Perfect Spy as 'Magnus Pym'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 04 1987

Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

Peter Egan was 40+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries as 'Rev. Henry Archery'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987

Poster of Paradise Postponed

Paradise Postponed

Peter Egan was 39+ in Paradise Postponed as 'George Augustus Simcox'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986

Poster of MacGyver

Peter Egan was 39+ in MacGyver as 'Frederick Moran'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

Poster of A Woman of Substance

A Woman of Substance

Peter Egan was 38+ in A Woman of Substance as 'Adam Fairley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 02 1985

Poster of Ever Decreasing Circles

Ever Decreasing Circles

Peter Egan was 37+ in Ever Decreasing Circles

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 1984

Poster of The Dark Side of the Sun

The Dark Side of the Sun

Peter Egan was 36+ in The Dark Side of the Sun

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1983

Poster of Reilly: Ace of Spies

Reilly: Ace of Spies

Peter Egan was 36+ in Reilly: Ace of Spies as 'Fothergill'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1983

Poster of Tales of the Unexpected

Tales of the Unexpected

Peter Egan was 32+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Keith'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979

Poster of Lillie

Peter Egan was 31+ in Lillie

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1978

Poster of Victorian Scandals

Victorian Scandals

Peter Egan was 29+ in Victorian Scandals as 'Henry James Prince'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 03 1976

Poster of The Love School

The Love School

Peter Egan was 28+ in The Love School as 'John Everett Millais'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1975

Poster of The Inheritors

Peter Egan was 27+ in The Inheritors

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 14 1974

Poster of The Organization

The Organization

Peter Egan was 25+ in The Organization as 'Richard Pershore'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 1972

Poster of Elizabeth R

Peter Egan was 24+ in Elizabeth R as 'Earl of Southampton'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 17 1971

Poster of Play for Today

Peter Egan was 24+ in Play for Today as 'Purdie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970

Poster of Cold Comfort Farm

Cold Comfort Farm

Peter Egan was 21+ in Cold Comfort Farm as 'Seth Starkadder'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 22 1968

Poster of BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

Peter Egan was 19+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Freddie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965