Biography
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. 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.
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Filmography
all 77
TV Shows 45
Movies 32
Writer 8
Producer 1
self 1
Narrator 1
Executive Producer
I Could Never Go Vegan (2024)
Movie
David
Truelove (2024)
TV
Self / Narrator
Harambe (2023)
Movie
Thomas Howard
The Spanish Princess (2019)
TV
3
Mr. Dugdale
Hold the Sunset (2018)
TV
Actor
Empires of Silver (2018)
TV
Sorin
National Theatre Live: The Seagull (2016)
Movie
George
Our Ex-Wife (2016)
TV
Martin Hughes / Martin
Unforgotten (2015)
TV
4.33
Theodore
National Theatre Live: People (2013)
Movie
Hugh 'Shrimpie' MacClare
Downton Abbey (2010)
TV
4.65
Eric
Moving On (2009)
TV
Victor
Death at a Funeral (2007)
Movie
Graham
Home Again (2006)
TV
Prince Philip
Whatever Love Means (2005)
Movie
Writer
Over There (2005)
TV
4
Philip Pickering
Jericho (2005)
TV
Gyllenhaal
Man to Man (2005)
Movie
Victor Ellis
The Wedding Date (2005)
Movie
7.5
Writer
Medium (2005)
TV
6.18
Writer
Postcards from Buster (2004)
TV
Writer
Medical Investigation (2004)
TV
Doctor Truman
The I Inside (2004)
Movie
Writer
Playmakers (2003)
TV
Comedy Connections (2003)
TV
King Cuthbert
The King's Beard (2002)
Movie
Dr. Trenarrow
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002)
TV
6
Actor
Egypt's Golden Empire (2001)
TV
Actor
Egypt's Golden Empire (2001)
Movie
Dr. Griffin Pratt
2001: A Space Travesty (2000)
Movie
Edward Ellison
The Cater Street Hangman (1998)
Movie
Narrator
Pierre Bonnard: A Love Exposed (1998)
Movie
The Ambassador (1998)
TV
Writer
Breaker High (1997)
TV
Lord Walton
Bean (1997)
Movie
8.67
Norman Swanscombe / Grady Palmerston
Midsomer Murders (1997)
TV
6
Peter Villiers, new Minister
Gobble (1997)
Movie
Sir Edward Gwithian
The Peacock Spring (1996)
Movie
Richard Cramer
Chiller (1995)
TV
Frederick Moran
MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday (1994)
Movie
Writer
The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994)
TV
Writer
Sweet Valley High (1994)
TV
Richard Darrow
A Touch of Frost (1992)
TV
6.67
Dennis Guant
The Price of the Bride (1990)
Movie
Joint Account (1989)
TV
Magnus Pym
A Perfect Spy (1987)
TV
Rev. Henry Archery
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987)
TV
6
Henry Simcox
Paradise Postponed (1986)
TV
Henry Simcox
Paradise Postponed (1986)
Movie
Adam Fairley
A Woman of Substance (1985)
TV
Paul Ryman
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984)
TV
Heydrich
To Catch a King (1984)
Movie
Raoul Lavalliere
The Dark Side of the Sun (1983)
TV
Fothergill
Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983)
TV
4
Sergius
Arms and the Man (1983)
Movie
Raoul Lavalliere
The Dark Side of the Sun (1983)
Movie
Duke of Sutherland
Chariots of Fire (1981)
Movie
6
Purdie
Dear Brutus (1981)
Movie
Keith
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
TV
Oscar Wilde
Lillie (1978)
TV
4.33
Henry James Prince
Victorian Scandals (1976)
TV
Bunny / Trevor / Miss Trevor
The Lifeswappers (1976)
Movie
Williams
Hennessy (1975)
Movie
John Everett Millais
The Love School (1975)
TV
The Inheritors (1974)
TV
Toby Meres
Callan (1974)
Movie
Tony Weston
Zodiac (1974)
TV
Captain Hugh Cantrip
The Hireling (1973)
Movie
Richard Pershore
The Organization (1972)
TV
Earl of Southampton
Elizabeth R (1971)
TV
5
Faulkland
The Rivals (1970)
Movie
Bill Denton
One Brief Summer (1970)
Movie
Seth Starkadder
Cold Comfort Farm (1968)
TV
Freddie
BBC Play of the Month (1965)
TV
George, Prince of Wales / King George IV
Prince Regent
TV
Hog
Big Breadwinner Hog
TV
Derek
And Mrs
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.01
Based on 774 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1965
1983
1997
1986
2024
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1946-09-28 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceLondon, United Kingdom
SpouseMyra Frances
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsPeter Joseph Egan
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