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.[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.
TV credits
Rated 6.4 out of 10
Truelove
2024
Rated 7.0 out of 10
Remembers…
2022
Rated 7.5 out of 10
The Spanish Princess
2019
Rated 6.4 out of 10
Hold the Sunset
2018
Rated 6.8 out of 10
Our Ex-Wife
2016
Rated 7.5 out of 10
Unforgotten
2015
Rated 7.2 out of 10
Grantchester
2014
Rated 8.1 out of 10
Downton Abbey
2010
Rated 7.3 out of 10
Moving On
2009
Rated 0.0 out of 10
Home Again
2006
Rated 7.3 out of 10
Jericho
2005
Rated 6.3 out of 10
Comedy Connections
2003
Rated 7.4 out of 10
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002
Rated 7.0 out of 10
Cry Wolf
2000
Rated 3.4 out of 10
Loose Women
1999
Rated 6.5 out of 10
The Ambassador
1998
Rated 7.5 out of 10
Midsomer Murders
1997
Rated 6.2 out of 10
Chiller
1995
Rated 7.5 out of 10
A Touch of Frost
1992
Rated 7.0 out of 10
The Chief
1990
Rated 6.0 out of 10
Joint Account
1989
Rated 6.6 out of 10
A Perfect Spy
1987
Rated 6.6 out of 10
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
1987
Rated 6.0 out of 10
Paradise Postponed
1986