Peter Cellier

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Peter Cellier (born 1928) is an English actor who has appeared in film, stage and television.

He is from a family of actors including his father Frank and sister Antoinette.

One of his more recognisable roles was that of Sir Frank Gordon, the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, in the BBC comedy series Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister. He also played the Major in the early episodes of Keeping up Appearances.

Film buffs will recall him as the punctillious Sir Richard in Barry Lyndon, the character directing Mr Barry and Lord Bullingham in the epic duel scene.

He also appeared in the Doctor Who serial Time-Flight and the musical Doctor Dolittle.

[edit] Filmography

Ladies in Lavender (2004) - BBC Announcer
Mrs Dalloway (1997) - Lord Lezham
Stanley's Dragon (1994) - Mr. Johnson
The Remains of the Day (1993) - Sir Leonard Bax
Bhaji on the Beach (1993) - Ambrose Waddington
Howards End (1992) - Colonel Fussell
Personal Services (1987) - Mr. Marples
Out of Order (1987) - Home Secretary
Clockwise (1986) - Headmaster
A Room with a View (1985) - Sir Harry Otway, a landlord
And the Ship Sails On (1983) - Sir Reginald J. Dongby
Chariots of Fire (1981) - Head Waiter - Savoy
Breaking Glass (1980) - Garage Customer
The Pumaman (1980) - Martin
Rain of Fire (1977) - Sheckley
Crossed Swords (1977) - Mean Man
Jabberwocky (1977) - First merchant
Sister Dora (1977) - Actor
Barry Lyndon (1975) - Sir Richard
Man Friday (1975) - Carey
Man About the House (1974) - Morris Pluthero
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! (1973) - Attorney General
Luther (1973) - Prior
Young Winston (1972) - Captain 35th Sikhs
Morgan! (1966) - Second Counsel

[edit] Television Roles

Year	Title	Role
1974	Man About the House	Morris Pluthero
1981 to 1984	Yes Minister	Sir Frank Gordon
1986 to 1987	Yes, Prime Minister	Sir Frank Gordon
1990 to 1991	Keeping Up Appearances	The Major