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Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers CBE (8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English actor and comedian renowned for his work in the radio comedy series The Goon Show, and his many film characters, notably Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther series. Born in Southsea, Sellers embarked on his stage debut at the Kings Theatre, and began his professional career as a drummer and toured around England as a member of the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA). His career took off after the war, beginning with his radio debut in ShowTime, eventually becoming a regular performer on various BBC Radio shows. His breakthrough in film career began in the 1950s, portraying a multitude of characters including authoritative and comedic figures. His versatility enabled him to perform characters using different accents and guises, often assuming multiple roles within the same film. Sellers was nominated for several Academy and BAFTA Awards, winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in 1980. Sellers grappled with depression and insecurities in his personal life, married four times, and fathered three children. He died prematurely at 54 from a heart attack in 1980.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Richard Henry Sellers
Born: Southsea, Portsmouth, England
Citizenship: British
Birthday: September 8, 1925
Occupations: Actor, Comedian
Years Active: 1925–1980
Children: 3
Spouses: Anne Howe, Britt Ekland, Miranda Quarry, Lynne Frederick
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Awards and Nominations Received by Peter Sellers
Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Peter Sellers has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.
Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor)
The Pink Panther Strikes AgainBest Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor)
The Return of the Pink PantherBest Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)
LolitaMovies Featuring Peter Sellers
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Revenge of the Pink Panther
Being There
The Ladykillers
Let It Be
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
A Shot in the Dark
The Return of the Pink Panther
The Pink Panther
Murder by Death
Casino Royale
Trail of the Pink Panther
The Ghost of Peter Sellers
The Magic Christian
Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
The Ghost of Peter Sellers
Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and ‘Dr. Strangelove’
Muppet Video: Rowlf’s Rhapsodies with the Muppets
Muppet Treasures
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
A Day at the Beach
The Great McGonagall
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!
Down Among the Z Men
John and Julie
Julie: My Favourite Things
Will the Real Mr Sellers…?
Soft Beds, Hard Battles
The Man Who Never Was
Carol for Another Christmas
The Battle of the Sexes
The Magic Christian
The Case of the Mukkinese Battle-Horn
Only Two Can Play
Penny Points to Paradise
The Prisoner of Zenda
There’s a Girl in My Soup
Hoffman
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
The Naked Truth
I’m All Right Jack
The Music of Lennon & McCartney
The Millionairess
I Say I Say I Say
Trial and Error
The Bobo
Mickey’s 50
Tom Thumb
Simon Simon
The Smallest Show on Earth
The Last Goon Show of All
Let’s Go Crazy
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
The Optimists of Nine Elms
Ghost in the Noonday Sun
Two-Way Stretch
The World of Henry Orient
Never Let Go
Orders Are Orders
Up the Creek
The Road to Hong Kong
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
Mr. Topaze
Woman Times Seven
The Wrong Arm of the Law
Our Girl Friday
Beat the Devil
The Black Rose
The Mouse That Roared
Alice in Wonderland
After the Fox
The Peter Sellers Story
A Burlesque on the Opera Carmen
What’s New Pussycat?
Career Timeline
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2020
The Ghost of Peter Sellers
Self
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
Self (Archival Footage)
1975
The Return of the Pink Panther
The Great McGonagall
Queen Victoria
Julie: My Favourite Things
Various
1970
Let It Be
The Magic Christian
A Day at the Beach
Salesman
There’s a Girl in My Soup
Robert Danvers
Hoffman
Mr. Hoffman
Simon Simon
Man with Two Cars
1964
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
A Shot in the Dark
The Pink Panther
Carol for Another Christmas
Imperial Me
I Say I Say I Say
The World of Henry Orient
Henry Orient
1962
Only Two Can Play
John Lewis
Trial and Error
Wilfred Morgenhall
The Road to Hong Kong
Indian Neurologist (uncredited)
1960
The Battle of the Sexes
Mr. Martin
The Millionairess
Dr. Kabir
Two-Way Stretch
Dodger Lane
Never Let Go
Lionel Meadows
1959
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Prime Minister Amphibulos
I’m All Right Jack
Fred Kite
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
The Mouse That Roared
Grand Duchess Gloriana XII / Prime Minister Count Rupert Mountjoy / Tully Bascombe
1956
The Ladykillers
The Man Who Never Was
Winston Churchill (voice)
The Case of the Mukkinese Battle-Horn
Assorted
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