About this person
Peter Egan is a British actor known primarily for television roles in Ever Decreasing Circles, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries and Downton Abbey. He has also worked extensively in theatre, film and radio.
He was born on 28 September 1946 in London. He trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and found his first significant work in British television productions. During his career, he has played both comic and dramatic characters.
He played Paul Ryman in Ever Decreasing Circles, the main character’s father in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries and the Marquess of Flintshire in Downton Abbey. He is actively involved in animal protection and supports campaigns against animal exploitation; he publicly identifies as vegan.