1987Winner
Best Performance
Empire of the Sun
Yvonne Gilan
Actor · Writer
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
October 12, 1931
Biography
Yvonne Janette Gilan was a Scottish actress who is best known for her portrayal of Mme. Peignoir in Fawlty Towers (episode "The Wedding Party") and minor roles in both EastEnders and French Fields. She was married to the television director Michael Gill, and was the mother of the late journalist, Adrian, known as A. A. Gill.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1981Nominee
Best Performance
Chariots of Fire
1979Nominee
Best Performance
Agatha
Career Highlights
1983Highlight
Best Performance
Another Time, Another Place
1986Highlight
Best Performance
Blood Hunt
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Empire of the Sun
Chariots of Fire
Agatha