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Peter Cellier

Actor

Peter Cellier

Born July 12, 1928 in Hendon, Middlesex, England, UK47 films

Peter Cellier is an English actor who has appeared in film, stage and television. He is perhaps best known for his role as Sir Frank Gordon in Yes Ministerand then Yes, Prime Minister in the 1980s.

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Barry Lyndon posterFirst watchBarry Lyndon19758.0as Sir RichardAn Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
The Remains of the Day poster7.4The Remains of the Day1993Chariots of Fire poster6.8Chariots of Fire1981A Room with a View poster6.9A Room with a View1986Howards End poster7.0Howards End1992And the Ship Sails On poster7.2And the Ship Sails On1983Jabberwocky poster6.0Jabberwocky1977Clockwise poster6.2Clockwise1986Sink the Bismarck! poster6.8Sink the Bismarck!1960

Filmography

47 films as actor
  1. 2010Canoe ManJudge
  2. 2006The Thieving HeadmistressFather O'Malley
  3. 2004Ladies in LavenderBBC Announcer
  4. 2001Princess of ThievesArchbishop
  5. 1997Mrs. DallowayLord Lezham
  6. 1996The Willows in WinterPrendergast
  7. 1994Stanley's DragonMr Johnson
  8. 1993The Remains of the DaySir Leonard Bax
  9. 1993Bhaji on the BeachAmbrose Waddington
  10. 1992Fergie & Andrew: Behind the Palace DoorsRichard Eddington
  11. 1992Howards EndColonel Fussell
  12. 1991One Against the WindCourt General
  13. 1991The Black CandleDefence Counsel
  14. 1990Shoot to KillMI5 Senior Officer
  15. 1988Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the SunSir George Truman
  16. 1987Personal ServicesMr. Marples
  17. 1986A Room with a ViewSir Harry Otway
  18. 1986ClockwiseHeadmaster
  19. 1983And the Ship Sails OnSir Reginald J. Dongby
  20. 1982Doctor Who: Time-FlightAndrews
  21. 1982Gilbert and Sullivan: Their Greatest HitsW.S. Gilbert
  22. 1981Chariots of FireHead Waiter - The Savoy
  23. 1980Drake's VentureSir Christopher Hatton
  24. 1980Breaking GlassGarage Customer
  25. 1980PumamanMuseum Curator
  26. 1979A Light That ShinesBrother Ambrose
  27. 1977Holocaust 2000Sheckley
  28. 1977An Hour in the Life...Alex Lennon: News Editor
  29. 1977The Prince and the PauperMean Man
  30. 1977Jabberwocky1st Merchant
  31. 1977The Rocking Horse WinnerFather
  32. 1976A Martyr to the SystemClaude
  33. 1975Barry LyndonSir Richard
  34. 1975GoodbyePowsey
  35. 1975Man FridayCarey
  36. 1975FlameSalesman In Car Showroom (uncredited)
  37. 1974Man About the HouseMorris Pluthero
  38. 1974Leeds United!Philip Stringer
  39. 1974LutherPrior
  40. 1973Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!Attorney General
  41. 1973Someone at the Top of the StairsColonel Wright
  42. 1972The BankruptJames
  43. 1972The Watercress GirlArchibold
  44. 1972Young WinstonLe capitaine du 35e Sikhs
  45. 1970Lay Down Your ArmsMajor Hissock
  46. 1966Morgan: A Suitable Case for TreatmentSecond Counsel
  47. 1960Sink the Bismarck!First Lieutenant - Destroyer (uncredited)