Peter Egan
Acting
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.
Born: September 28, 1946 · Hampstead, London, England, UK
Filmography (46)
And Mrs.
2024
Truelove
2024
Remembers…
2022
The Spanish Princess
2019
Hold the Sunset
2018
Unforgotten
2015
Grantchester
2014
Downton Abbey
2010
Moving On
2009
Death at a Funeral
2007
Over There
2005
Man to Man
2005
The Wedding Date
2005
Medium
2005
Postcards from Buster
2004
Medical Investigation
2004
The I Inside
2004
Playmakers
2003
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002
2001: A Space Travesty
2000
Loose Women
1999
Breaker High
1997
Bean
1997
Midsomer Murders
1997
Chiller
1995
MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday
1994
The Secret World of Alex Mack
1994
Sweet Valley High
1994
A Touch of Frost
1992
The Chief
1990
A Perfect Spy
1987
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
1987
A Woman of Substance
1985
Ever Decreasing Circles
1984
Reilly: Ace of Spies
1983
Chariots of Fire
1981
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
Lillie
1978
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
Victorian Scandals
1976
Hennessy
1975
Callan
1974
The Hireling
1973
Elizabeth R
1971
Play for Today
1970
BBC Play of the Month
1965