Peter Cellier
Biography
Peter Cellier is an English actor born on July 12, 1928, in Hendon, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom. Also known as Peter François Cellier, he has appeared in film, stage, and television, accumulating 101 known acting credits. He is perhaps best known for his role as Sir Frank Gordon in the television productions Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister during the 1980s. His acting work also includes appearances in the television series Public Eye, as well as various other films and television shows throughout his career.
Career overview
Peter Cellier is an English actor born on July 12, 1928, in Hendon, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom. Also known as Peter François Cellier, he has built a substantial career appearing in film, stage, and television productions. With 101 known credits in acting across movies and television shows, he has established a recognized presence in the entertainment industry.
He is perhaps best known for his role as Sir Frank Gordon in the television programs Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister during the 1980s. In addition to these well-known political comedies, his television and film work includes appearances in other notable productions such as Public Eye. Throughout his career, Cellier has contributed to numerous films and television series, maintaining an active profile as a character actor.
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- The Crimson Petal and the White (2011)
- Canoe Man (2010) as Judge
- The Thieving Headmistress (2006) as Father O'Malley
- Ladies in Lavender (2004) as BBC Announcer
- Princess of Thieves (2001) as Archbishop
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Peregrine Slade
- Mrs. Dalloway (1997) as Lord Lezham
- Ain't Misbehavin' (1997) as George Nightingale
- Our Friends in the North (1996) as Judge
- The Willows in Winter (1996) as Prendergast
- Stanley's Dragon (1994) as Mr Johnson
- Goodnight Sweetheart (1993) as The Spiv
- The Remains of the Day (1993) as Sir Leonard Bax
- Bhaji on the Beach (1993) as Ambrose Waddington
- Howards End (1992) as Colonel Fussell
- Fergie & Andrew: Behind the Palace Doors (1992) as Richard Eddington
- For the Greater Good (1991) as Clive Hough MP
- One Against the Wind (1991) as Court General
- The Black Candle (1991) as Defence Counsel
- Keeping Up Appearances (1990) as The Major
- Keeping Up Appearances (1990) as Major
- Shoot to Kill (1990) as MI5 Senior Officer
- Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun (1988) as Sir George Truman
- Personal Services (1987) as Mr. Marples
- Yes, Prime Minister (1986)
- Brush Strokes (1986) as Charles Crane
- A Room with a View (1986) as Sir Harry Otway
- Clockwise (1986) as Headmaster
- Tandoori Nights (1985) as Roger
- The Last Days of Pompeii (1984) as Calenus
- And the Ship Sails On (1983) as Sir Reginald J. Dongby
- Q.E.D. (1982) as MI5 Man
- Doctor Who: Time-Flight (1982) as Andrews
- Gilbert and Sullivan: Their Greatest Hits (1982) as W.S. Gilbert
- Bergerac (1981) as Perkins
- Chariots of Fire (1981) as Head Waiter - The Savoy
- Barriers (1981) as Dewsbury
- Codename Icarus (1981) as Sir Hugh Francis
- Yes Minister (1980)
- The Gentle Touch (1980)
- Pumaman (1980) as Museum Curator
- Breaking Glass (1980) as Garage Customer
- Drake's Venture (1980) as Sir Christopher Hatton
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Wilkins
- Danger UXB (1979) as Flt. Lt. Fenwick
- A Light That Shines (1979) as Brother Ambrose
- Pennies from Heaven (1978) as Bank Manager
- A Most Public Affair (1978) as Raymond Kidwell QC
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Brother Ambrose
- The Professionals (1977) as Walton
- Jubilee 1977 (1977) as Alex Lennon
- Jabberwocky (1977) as 1st Merchant
- The Prince and the Pauper (1977) as Mean Man
- Holocaust 2000 (1977) as Sheckley
- The Rocking Horse Winner (1977) as Father
- An Hour in the Life... (1977) as Alex Lennon: News Editor
- The New Avengers (1976) as Carter
- The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) as Mr Mather
- A Martyr to the System (1976) as Claude
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Mr. Grayson
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Sir Frank Fawcett
- Barry Lyndon (1975) as Sir Richard
- Man Friday (1975) as Carey
- Goodbye (1975) as Powsey
- Flame (1975) as Salesman In Car Showroom (uncredited)
- Playhouse (1974) as Claude
- The Inheritors (1974) as Christofeson
- Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill (1974)
- Man About the House (1974) as Morris Pluthero
- Luther (1974) as Prior
- Leeds United! (1974) as Philip Stringer
- Thriller (1973) as Col. Wright
- Warship (1973)
- Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! (1973) as Attorney General
- Someone at the Top of the Stairs (1973) as Colonel Wright
- The Protectors (1972) as Jones
- The Protectors (1972) as Auctioneer
- Country Matters (1972) as Archibold
- Young Winston (1972) as Le capitaine du 35e Sikhs
- The Bankrupt (1972) as James
- The Watercress Girl (1972) as Archibold
- Upstairs, Downstairs (1971) as Henry Pritchett
- Justice (1971) as Alex Lennon
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Lord Wiltshire
- Play for Today (1970)
- Manhunt (1970) as Louis
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) as Sir Christopher Hales
- Shadows of Fear (1970) as Peter
- Lay Down Your Arms (1970) as Major Hissock
- The Main Chance (1969) as Braintree
- The Main Chance (1969) as Lawrence Wingrove
- Strange Report (1969) as Inspector Collins
- The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder (1969) as Bertie Claude Staffen
- The Root of All Evil? (1968) as Simon Benton
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Arnold
- Callan (1967)
- Softly, Softly (1966)
- Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment (1966) as Second Counsel
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Lord Burleigh, Lord High Treasurer
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Frazer Douglas
- Public Eye (1965) as Enright
- Doctor Who (1963) as Andrews
- Sink the Bismarck! (1960) as First Lieutenant - Destroyer (uncredited)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Court General
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as De Grignon