Peter Egan

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.

Peter Egan is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 12 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes And Mrs. (2024), Unforgotten (2015), Death at a Funeral (2007), The Wedding Date (2005), The I Inside (2004), 2001: A Space Travesty (2000), Bean (1997), The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987). The recorded credits span 1981 to 2024, including 8 movies and 4 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.