Peter Egan
Sep 28, 1946 (79)
Hampstead, London, England, UK
18 Movies
34 Series
A career spanning 56+ years and 52+ titles makes Peter Egan one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Lord Walton in 'Bean' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Comedy has been his most frequent territory.
79Age
18Movies
34Series
Peter Egan
18 Movies
34 Series
A career spanning 56+ years and 52+ titles makes Peter Egan one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Lord Walton in 'Bean' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Comedy has been his most frequent territory.
79
Age
18
Movies
34
Series
TV Shows
Unforgotten
2015
Paradise Postponed
1986
Hold the Sunset
2018
Lillie
1978
Prince Regent
1979
Big Breadwinner Hog
1969
A Perfect Spy
1987
The Organization
1972
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
1987
Truelove
2024
Reilly: Ace of Spies
1983
A Woman of Substance
1985
Cold Comfort Farm
1968
The Spanish Princess
2019
The Love School
1975
Downton Abbey
2010
Elizabeth R
1971
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
A Touch of Frost
1992
Jericho
2005
Moving On
2009
Our Ex-Wife
2016
Midsomer Murders
1997
Play for Today
1970
Grantchester
2014
BBC Play of the Month
1965
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
The Chief
1990
Zodiac
1974
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Dogspiracy
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And Mrs.
Derek
2024
Film
Truelove
David
2024
TV
The Spanish Princess
Thomas Howard
2020
TV
Hold the Sunset
Mr. Dugdale
2018–
TV
National Theatre Live: The Seagull
Sorin
2016
Film
Our Ex-Wife
George
2016
TV
Unforgotten
Martin
2015–
TV
Grantchester
Archie Johnson
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 79 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 38 movies and 48 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.