Peter Egan

Peter Egan

78 · Born: Sep 28, 1946

Personal Details

BornSep 28, 1946 London, England, UK
Parents
  • Michael Thomas Egan
  • Doris Egan

Biography

The subject's early life was marked by a childhood spent in a grand Victorian residence with his parents and siblings, where he resided until the tender age of seven. Following his departure from the educational system at the age of fifteen, he embarked on a journey to hone his craft by enrolling in a prestigious drama school. Upon completing his course, he went on to experience a series of stints in classical theatre, as well as securing supporting roles in various films. It was, however, his portrayal of the Earl of Southampton in the television serial "Elizabeth R," starring the renowned Glenda Jackson, that catapulted him to fame. His impressive resume boasts appearances in other notable series, including "Woman of Substance," "Paradise Postponed," "Reilly, Ace of Spies," and "Ever Decreasing Circles."

In his personal life, the subject is married to the former actress Myra Francis, whom he met during their time together in the esteemed Organisation. The union has been blessed with a daughter, Rebecca, born in the year 1972. The family resides in the picturesque London suburb of Chiswick.

Career

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2024
And Mrs
And Mrs as Derek
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Truelove
Truelove as David
{"id":103832495,"title":"The Spanish Princess","year":2020,"character":"Thomas Howard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-spanish-princess","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103832495.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103832495.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
The Spanish Princess
The Spanish Princess as Thomas Howard
{"id":103831790,"title":"Hold the Sunset","year":2018,"character":"Mr. Dugdale","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hold-the-sunset","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831790.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831790.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Hold the Sunset
Hold the Sunset as Mr. Dugdale
{"id":103832299,"title":"Our Ex-Wife","year":2016,"character":"George","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/our-ex-wife","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103832299.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103832299.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Our Ex-Wife
Our Ex-Wife as George
{"id":10622,"title":"Unforgotten","year":2015,"character":"Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/unforgotten","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/liqd79hce8g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/liqd79hce8g0.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Unforgotten
Unforgotten as Martin
{"id":7694,"title":"Moving On","year":2014,"character":"Eric","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/moving-on","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7694.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7694.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":2779,"title":"Midsomer Murders","year":2010,"character":"Norman Swanscombe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/midsomer-murders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgoreh22030.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgoreh22030.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders as Norman Swanscombe
{"id":13070,"title":"Death at a Funeral","year":"2007","character":"Victor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-at-a-funeral-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5rloi754a0a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5rloi754a0a0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":2686,"title":"The Wedding Date","year":"2005","character":"Victor Ellis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wedding-date","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3cc1pc94j94g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3cc1pc94j94g.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
The Wedding Date
The Wedding Date as Victor Ellis
{"id":214988,"title":"Whatever Love Means","year":"2005","character":"Prince Philip","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/whatever-love-means","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_214988.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_214988.jpg"},"released":1}
Whatever Love Means
Whatever Love Means as Prince Philip
{"id":21146,"title":"Man to Man","year":"2005","character":"Gyllenhaal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/man-to-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21146.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21146.jpg"},"released":1}
Man to Man
Man to Man as Gyllenhaal
{"id":15458,"title":"The I Inside","year":"2004","character":"Doctor Truman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-i-inside","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15458.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15458.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
The I Inside
The I Inside as Doctor Truman
{"id":8120,"title":"The Inspector Lynley Mysteries","year":2003,"character":"Dr. Trenarrow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-inspector-lynley-mysteries","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8120.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8120.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":258187,"title":"The King's Beard","year":"2002","character":"King Cuthbert (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kings-beard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_258187.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_258187.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
The King's Beard
The King's Beard as King Cuthbert (voice)
{"id":3133,"title":"2001: A Space Travesty","year":"2000","character":"Dr. Griffin Pratt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/2001-a-space-travesty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2scjot5i8820.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2scjot5i8820.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
2001: A Space Travesty
2001: A Space Travesty as Dr. Griffin Pratt
{"id":9556,"title":"The Ambassador","year":1999,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-ambassador","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9556.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9556.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":8360,"title":"A Touch of Frost","year":1999,"character":"Richard Darrow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/a-touch-of-frost","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8360.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8360.jpg"},"released":1}
A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost as Richard Darrow
{"id":156097,"title":"The Cater Street Hangman","year":"1998","character":"Edward Ellison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cater-street-hangman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/45c2hc6stu80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/45c2hc6stu80.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":4517,"title":"Bean","year":"1997","character":"Lord Walton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bean","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4th75r0ekvk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4th75r0ekvk0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Bean
Bean as Lord Walton
{"id":200559,"title":"The Peacock Spring","year":"1996","character":"Sir Edward Gwithian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-peacock-spring","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200559.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200559.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
The Peacock Spring
The Peacock Spring as Sir Edward Gwithian
{"id":8444,"title":"Ruth Rendell Mysteries","year":1995,"character":"Rev. Henry Archery","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ruth-rendell-mysteries","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8444.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8444.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Ruth Rendell Mysteries as Rev. Henry Archery
{"id":58032,"title":"MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday","year":"1994","character":"Frederick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/macgyver-trail-to-doomsday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58032.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58032.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":160000,"title":"Frederick Forsyth Presents","year":"1990","character":"Dennis Guant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/frederick-forsyth-presents-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160000.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160000.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":9877,"title":"A Perfect Spy","year":1987,"character":"Magnus Pym","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/a-perfect-spy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9877.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9877.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
A Perfect Spy
A Perfect Spy as Magnus Pym
{"id":103834427,"title":"Paradise Postponed","year":1986,"character":"George Augustus Simcox","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/paradise-postponed","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834427.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834427.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Paradise Postponed
Paradise Postponed as George Augustus Simcox
{"id":8485,"title":"A Woman of Substance","year":1985,"character":"Adam Fairley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/a-woman-of-substance","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8485.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8485.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
A Woman of Substance
A Woman of Substance as Adam Fairley
{"id":9973,"title":"Ever Decreasing Circles","year":1984,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ever-decreasing-circles","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9973.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9973.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":103831219,"title":"Reilly: Ace of Spies","year":1983,"character":"Fothergill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/reilly-ace-of-spies","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831219.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831219.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":103834886,"title":"The Dark Side of the Sun","year":1983,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-dark-side-of-the-sun","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834886.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834886.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10086,"title":"Tales of the Unexpected","year":1982,"character":"Keith","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tales-of-the-unexpected","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5qnk26o0nd00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5qnk26o0nd00.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":1214,"title":"Chariots of Fire","year":"1981","character":"Duke of Sutherland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chariots-of-fire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/j5je25fk0d80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/j5je25fk0d80.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire as Duke of Sutherland
{"id":86221,"title":"Hennessy","year":"1975","character":"Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hennessy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86221.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86221.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Hennessy
Hennessy as Williams
{"id":86448,"title":"Callan","year":"1974","character":"Toby Meres","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/callan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86448.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86448.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Callan
Callan as Toby Meres
{"id":86644,"title":"The Hireling","year":"1973","character":"Captain Hugh Cantrip","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hireling","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86644.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86644.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
The Hireling
The Hireling as Captain Hugh Cantrip
{"id":10282,"title":"Elizabeth R","year":1971,"character":"Earl of Southampton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/elizabeth-r","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/62pq06gm3ht0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/62pq06gm3ht0.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Elizabeth R
Elizabeth R as Earl of Southampton
{"id":165817,"title":"One Brief Summer","year":"1970","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-brief-summer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165817.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165817.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
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{"id":103834666,"title":"Cold Comfort Farm","year":1968,"character":"Seth Starkadder","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/cold-comfort-farm","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834666.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834666.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Cold Comfort Farm
Cold Comfort Farm as Seth Starkadder
{"id":243643,"title":"Harambe","year":"2023","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/harambe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_243643.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_243643.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
{"id":258547,"title":"Empires: Egypt's Golden Empire","year":"2001","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/empires-egypts-golden-empire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_258547.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_258547.jpg"},"released":1}
2001