Quick Facts
Born:
1946-09-28
Birthplace:
Hampstead, London, England, UK
Credits:
83 Total Roles
Peter Egan
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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.
Egan was born in Hampstead, London, the son of Doris (née Pick) and Michael Thomas Egan, who is of Irish descent.[1][2] He was educated at St. George's Roman Catholic Comprehensive School, Maida Vale. He also attended the London Oratory School and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Egan was born in Hampstead, London, the son of Doris (née Pick) and Michael Thomas Egan, who is of Irish descent.[1][2] He was educated at St. George's Roman Catholic Comprehensive School, Maida Vale. He also attended the London Oratory School and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Known For
Bean
Lord Walton
Death at a Funeral
Victor
The Wedding Date
Victor Ellis
Downton Abbey
Hugh 'Shrimpie' MacClare
Chariots of Fire
Duke of Sutherland
The Spanish Princess
Thomas Howard
Midsomer Murders
Norman Swanscombe
Midsomer Murders
Grady Palmerston
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dogspiracy MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Our Father MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | And Mrs. MOVIE | Derek |
| 2024 | Truelove TV | David |
| 2023 | Harambe MOVIE | Self / Narrator |
| 2022 | Remembers… TV | Self |
| 2022 | Remembers… TV | Self |
| 2019 | The Spanish Princess TV | Thomas Howard |
| 2018 | Hold the Sunset TV | Mr. Dugdale |
| 2016 | National Theatre Live: The Seagull MOVIE | Sorin |