Peter Egan

Peter Egan

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.

Acting

2024

2024

2019

2018

2016

2014

Grantchester
Tv

Archie Johnson

2010

Downton Abbey
Tv

Hugh 'Shrimpie' MacClare

2009

2006

2005

2005

Man to Man
Movie

Gyllenhaal

2005

2004

The I Inside
Movie

Doctor Truman

2002

The King's Beard
Movie

King Cuthbert (voice)

2000

2000

Cry Wolf
Tv

Dr Anthony Hook

1997

Bean
Movie

Lord Walton

1997

Midsomer Murders
Tv

Grady Palmerston

1997

Midsomer Murders
Tv

Norman Swanscombe

1996

The Peacock Spring
Movie

Sir Edward Gwithian

1992

A Touch of Frost
Tv

Richard Darrow

1990

The Chief
Tv

Simon Duval

1987

A Perfect Spy
Tv

Magnus Pym

1987

1986

Paradise Postponed
Tv

George Augustus Simcox

1985

1981

Chariots of Fire
Movie

Duke of Sutherland

1976

The Lifeswappers
Movie

Bunny/Trevor/Miss Trevor/Dinah

1975

1974

Callan
Movie

Toby Meres

1974

Zodiac
Tv

Tony Weston

1973

The Hireling
Movie

Captain Hugh Cantrip

1972

The Organization
Tv

Richard Pershore

1968

Cold Comfort Farm
Tv

Seth Starkadder

Writing

2005

Medium
Tv

Writer

1997

Production

2024

I Could Never Go Vegan
Movie

Executive Producer

Infos

Full Name
Peter Egan
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
9/28/1946
Website
http://www.peter-egan.co.uk
Also Known As

Peter Joseph Egan