Acting
Yvonne Gilan
EN cinema · 8 credits
Born
12 October 1931
Died
14 June 2018 (aged 86)
Birthplace
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Also known as Yvonne Janette Gilan
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
Filmography
Empire of the Sun
EN · 19877.5
as Mrs. Lockwood
Blood Hunt
EN · 19867.0
as Widow Macleay
Chariots of Fire
EN · 19816.8
as Mrs Liddell
Agatha
EN · 19796.1
as Mrs. Braithwaite
Little Tom Thumb
EN · 1966Not rated
as Narrator
The Peaches
EN · 19649.0
Writer