Peter Egan
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Seen across enough titles, Peter Egan turns into a familiar face who has rarely been away from the screen for long. The filmography leans toward comedy. Careers that pass the 56-year mark are a small club. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'Bean'. He also turns up in 'Death at a Funeral'. 1970 is the year the filmography opens.
Peter Egan
19 Movies
35 Series
Seen across enough titles, Peter Egan turns into a familiar face who has rarely been away from the screen for long. The filmography leans toward comedy. Careers that pass the 56-year mark are a small club. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'Bean'. He also turns up in 'Death at a Funeral'. 1970 is the year the filmography opens.
Movies
Plays Victor
Death at a Funeral
2007
Plays Lord Walton
Bean
1997
Plays Duke of Sutherland
Chariots of Fire
1981
Plays Victor Ellis
The Wedding Date
2005
Plays Dr. Griffin Pratt
2001: A Space Travesty
2000
Plays Henry James Prince
Beloved
1976
Plays Doctor Truman
The I Inside
2004
Plays Williams
Hennessy
1975
Plays Derek
And Mrs.
2024
Plays King Cuthbert (voice)
The King's Beard
2002
Plays Gyllenhaal
Man to Man
2005
Plays Theodore
National Theatre Live: People
2013
Plays Toby Meres
Callan
1974
Plays Captain Hugh Cantrip
The Hireling
1973
TV Shows
Plays Martin
Unforgotten
2015
Plays George Augustus Simcox
Paradise Postponed
1986
Plays Mr. Dugdale
Hold the Sunset
2018
Plays Oscar Wilde
Lillie
1978
Plays Hog
Big Breadwinner Hog
1969
Plays George, Prince of Wales / King George IV
Prince Regent
1979
Plays Magnus Pym
A Perfect Spy
1987
Plays Richard Pershore
The Organization
1972
Plays David
Truelove
2024
Plays Rev. Henry Archery
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
1987
Plays Fothergill
Reilly: Ace of Spies
1983
Plays Peter
A Taste of Honey
1984
Plays Seth Starkadder
Cold Comfort Farm
1968
Plays Adam Fairley
A Woman of Substance
1985
Plays John Everett Millais
The Love School
1975
Plays Thomas Howard
The Spanish Princess
2019
Plays Peter
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
Plays Hugh 'Shrimpie' MacClare
Downton Abbey
2010
Plays Norman Swanscombe
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Faulkland
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays George
Our Ex-Wife
2016
Plays Dr. Trenarrow
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002
Plays Richard Cramer
Chiller
1995
Plays Philip Pickering
Jericho
2005
Plays Bunny / Trevor / Miss Trevor / Dinah
Plays for Britain
1976
Plays Earl of Southampton
Elizabeth R
1971
Plays Tony Weston
Zodiac
1974
Plays Keith
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
Plays Richard Darrow
A Touch of Frost
1992
Plays Eric
Moving On
2009
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Dogspiracy
Full Filmography
And Mrs.
Derek
2024
Film
Truelove
David · 6 episodes
2024–
TV
The Spanish Princess
Thomas Howard · 3 episodes
2019–
TV
Hold the Sunset
Mr. Dugdale · 12 episodes
2018–
TV
National Theatre Live: The Seagull
Sorin
2016
Film
Our Ex-Wife
George · 1 episode
2016–
TV
Unforgotten
Martin · 24 episodes
2015–
TV
Grantchester
Archie Johnson · 1 episode
2014–
TV
National Theatre Live: People
Theodore
2013
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Egan and where are they from?
Peter Egan is 80 years old, born on September 28, 1946 in Hampstead, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Egan?
Peter Egan is best known for roles in Bean, Death at a Funeral, The Wedding Date.
How many movies has Peter Egan been in?
Over a 56-year career (since 1970), Peter Egan has appeared in 19 movies and 35 TV shows.
What was Peter Egan's first movie?
The career of Peter Egan began with The Rivals (1970).
What is Peter Egan's most recent movie or series?
Peter Egan's most recent release is Dogspiracy, which premiered on August 1, 2025.
What TV shows has Peter Egan appeared in?
On television, Peter Egan has appeared in Downton Abbey, The Spanish Princess, Midsomer Murders, Unforgotten.
Peter Egan
1946-09-28 · Hampstead, London, England, UK
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.