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Peter Egan

Sep 28, 1946 (78 years old) in Hampstead, London, England, UK

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.

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Known For

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Midsomer Murders
Norman Swanscombe
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Play for Today
Purdie
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MacGyver
Frederick Moran
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BBC Play of the Month
Freddie
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Tales of the Unexpected
Keith
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Downton Abbey
Hugh 'Shrimpie' MacClare
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A Touch of Frost
Richard Darrow
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Grantchester
Archie Johnson
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The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Rev. Henry Archery
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The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
Dr. Trenarrow

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