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Peter Egan

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Peter Egan

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Overview

  • Born
    September 28, 1946 · London, England, UK
  • Birth name
    Peter Joseph Egan
  • Height
    1.88 m

Biography

    • Until he was 7 the family lived in a large Victorian house with his parents and brother and sister. He left school at 15 and enrolled at a drama school where he first had to get rid of his London/Irish accent. On completing his course he had spells in classical theatre and several supporting roles in films. Fame came as Earl of Southampton in the television serial Elizabeth R with Glenda Jackson. Other series included Woman of Substance, Paradise Postponed, Reilly, Ace of Spies and Ever Decreasing Circles. He's married to former actress Myra Francis who he met when they were in The Organisation. They have a daughter Rebecca born in 1972 and live in Chiswick.
      - IMDb mini biography by: Tonyman 5

Family

  • Spouse
      Myra Frances(February 13, 1977 - March 30, 2021) (her death, 1 child)
  • Children
      Rebecca Egan
  • Parents
      Michael Thomas Egan
      Doris Egan

Trademarks

  • His well-spoken English accent

Trivia

  • Learned to speak in Received Pronunciation English during his time at RADA.
  • Won the TV Times best actor award for Paradise Postponed.
  • Father of Rebecca Egan.

Quotes

  • I don't know why we're discussing gay marriage. The people who seem to be so against it, divorcees and triple-married people who are saying we must support the sanctity of marriage, I find very confusing.

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