Peter Egan

Biography

Peter Joseph Egan is a British actor known for his iconic roles in television. Born on September 28, 1946, he rose to fame as the acid-throwing gangster Hogarth in Big Breadwinner Hog and later played notable characters such as Paul Ryman in Ever Decreasing Circles and Hugh "Shrimpie" MacClare in Downton Abbey. Egan's career spans over five decades, with notable performances in various TV series and films.