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.
Filmography (86 titles)
MovieDogspiracy
Self · 2025
MovieOur Father
2024
5.4MovieAnd Mrs.
Derek · 2024
6.4ShowTruelove
David · 2024
MovieHarambe
Self / Narrator · 2023
7.0ShowRemembers…
2022
7.5ShowThe Spanish Princess
Thomas Howard · 2019
6.4ShowHold the Sunset
Mr. Dugdale · 2018
MovieNational Theatre Live: The Seagull
Sorin · 2016
6.8ShowOur Ex-Wife
George · 2016
7.5ShowUnforgotten
Martin · 2015
7.2ShowGrantchester
Archie Johnson · 2014
8.0MovieNational Theatre Live: People
Theodore · 2013
American Cafe
Himself · 2010
8.1ShowDownton Abbey
Hugh 'Shrimpie' MacClare · 2010
7.3ShowMoving On
Eric · 2009
6.9MovieDeath at a Funeral
Victor · 2007
Home Again
2006
4.3MovieWhatever Love Means
Prince Philip · 2005
7.3ShowJericho
Philip Pickering · 2005
6.3MovieMan to Man
Gyllenhaal · 2005
6.8MovieThe Wedding Date
Victor Ellis · 2005
6.0MovieThe I Inside
Doctor Truman · 2004
6.3ShowComedy Connections
2003
6.3MovieThe King's Beard
King Cuthbert (voice) · 2002
7.3ShowThe Inspector Lynley Mysteries
Dr. Trenarrow · 2002
4.3Movie2001: A Space Travesty
Dr. Griffin Pratt · 2000
Cry Wolf
Dr Anthony Hook · 2000
3.4ShowLoose Women
Self · 1999
4.8MovieThe Cater Street Hangman
Edward Ellison · 1998