Known for

Acting

Born

Oct 12, 1931

Died

Jun 14, 2018 (aged 86)

Place of birth

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Yvonne 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.

Titles

EastEnders

Series • 1985

Public Eye

Series • 1965

Fawlty Towers

Series • 1975

The House of Eliott

Series • 1991

Shoestring

Series • 1979

Empire of the Sun

Movie • 1987

French Fields

Series • 1989

Chariots of Fire

Movie • 1981

Another Time, Another Place

Movie • 1983

Agatha

Movie • 1979