Yvonne Gilan

Actor · born 12 October 1931 · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

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.

Where to start: Empire of the Sun (1987).

As actor 5

Empire of the Sun (1987) poster

Empire of the Sun

1987 · 7.5/10

Blood Hunt (1986) poster

Blood Hunt

1986 · 7.0/10

Another Time, Another Place (1983) poster

Another Time, Another Place

1983 · 4.6/10

Chariots of Fire (1981) poster

Chariots of Fire

1981 · 6.8/10

Agatha (1979) poster

Agatha

1979 · 6.1/10

TV shows 2

EastEnders (1985) poster

EastEnders

TV · 1985 · 4.3/10

Fawlty Towers (1975) poster

Fawlty Towers

TV · 1975 · 8.3/10

Absolute Cinema

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Yvonne Gilan movie?

By viewer score, Empire of the Sun (1987) at 7.5/10.

What are Yvonne Gilan’s most popular movies?

Empire of the Sun, Chariots of Fire, Agatha.

How many movies has Yvonne Gilan made?

5 films on TMDB, 5 as actor.