Peter Egan is a distinguished British actor with a rich career spanning stage, screen, and animal welfare activism.
He is respected not only for his versatility and warmth as an actor, but also for the heartfelt sincerity he brings to his activism. His roles—from comedic to historical drama—coupled with decades of stage work, have made him a beloved figure in British acting. And in recent years, his dedication to animal welfare has become a defining aspect of his public persona, demonstrating how personal purpose and profession can powerfully align.
He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by the University of Winchester in 2017 for his significant contributions to animal welfare.
In 2026 he was given the Jane Goodall Hope award for his legacy of kindness in activism.
He is an ambassador for over 20 charities worldwide and is most proud to be a UK ambassador for Animals Asia and a director of Animals Asia Foundation US inc.