Egans is the surname of two famous actors, Richard Egan and Eddie Egan. Richard Egan was an American actor who starred in films such as A Summer Place and Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing. He also appeared in television shows such as The Virginian and The High Chaparral. Eddie Egan was an American actor and police detective who starred in the 1971 film The French Connection. He was also the technical advisor for the film.