Peter Cellier facts for kids
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Peter Cellier
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| Born | 12 July 1928 |
| Occupation | Actor |
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Peter Cellier (born July 12, 1928) is an English actor. He has appeared in many movies, plays, and TV shows. He is especially famous for playing Sir Frank Gordon in the popular TV comedies Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister in the 1980s.
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About Peter Cellier's Early Life
Peter Cellier was born in Hendon, England, on July 12, 1928. He came from a family of actors! His father, Frank, his mother, Phyllis Shannaw, and his half-sister, Antoinette, were all actors. His grandfather, François Cellier, was a famous music conductor for Gilbert and Sullivan shows.
Peter Cellier's Acting Career
Peter Cellier started his acting journey in 1953 at the Leatherhead Theatre. He has had a very long and successful career!
On Stage: Theatre Roles
Peter Cellier has performed in many famous theatres, like the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and The Old Vic. He was even one of the first members of the National Theatre!
He acted in many plays by William Shakespeare, including Hamlet, The Merchant of Venice, and Henry V. He also played important roles in other well-known plays like The Crucible, Juno and the Paycock, and The Winslow Boy.
On Television: TV Shows and Series
Since 1955, Peter Cellier has appeared in many different TV shows. He was in detective series like Softly, Softly and Bergerac. He also appeared in adventure shows like Doctor Who.
He played roles in historical dramas such as The Six Wives of Henry VIII and Upstairs, Downstairs.
Peter Cellier is perhaps best known for his roles in comedy shows. He played Sir Frank Gordon in Yes Minister and its follow-up, Yes, Prime Minister. In these shows, he played a clever government official who often argued with another character, Sir Humphrey Appleby. He also appeared in Keeping Up Appearances as Major Wilton-Smythe.
In Films: Movie Appearances
Peter Cellier has acted in many movies throughout his career. Some of his film roles include:
- Morgan! (1966)
- Young Winston (1972)
- Barry Lyndon (1975)
- Chariots of Fire (1981), where he played a head waiter at The Savoy Hotel.
- A Room with a View (1985)
- Clockwise (1986)
- Howards End (1992)
- The Remains of the Day (1993)
- Ladies in Lavender (2004)
He also played the famous writer W. S. Gilbert in the 1983 film The Best of Gilbert and Sullivan.
