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Peter Sellers

Bio: Richard Henry Sellers, CBE (September 8, 1925 – July 24, 1980), known as Peter Sellers, was a British comedian and actor best known as Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther film series, for playing three different characters in Dr. Strangelove, as Clare Quilty in Lolita, and as the man-child and TV-addicted Chance the gardener in his penultimate film, Being There

Born: Tue, Sep 08 1925

Birthplace: Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK

Death: Thu, Jul 24 1980

Peter Sellers is 54 years old

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Peter Sellers: Genius at Work

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Peter Sellers: Genius at Work as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 2023

Directed By Blake Edwards

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Directed By Blake Edwards

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 2021

Kubrick by Kubrick

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Kubrick by Kubrick as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 2020

Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy as 'Self (Archival Footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 09 2020

The Ghost of Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in The Ghost of Peter Sellers as 'Himself (Archive)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 30 2018

Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace as 'Himself (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 2014

The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo'

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo' as 'The Villain Antony (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 19 2013

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Hitler: The Comedy Years as 'Dr. Strangelove / Fred Kite (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 10 2007

The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005

Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove' as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 2004

The Peter Sellers Story - As He Filmed It

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in The Peter Sellers Story - As He Filmed It as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 23 2003

The Paranormal Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in The Paranormal Peter Sellers as 'Self (Archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001

Spike

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Spike as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1996

The Peter Sellers Story

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in The Peter Sellers Story as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 09 1995

Sellers' Best

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Sellers' Best as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1992

The Very Best of Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in The Very Best of Peter Sellers

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990

Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1985

Muppet Treasures

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Muppet Treasures as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1985

Koyaanisqatsi

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Koyaanisqatsi as 'Self - On TV (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 1983

Trail of the Pink Panther

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Trail of the Pink Panther as 'Chief Insp. Jacques Clouseau (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1982

Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers as 'Self (archive material)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1981

The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu as 'Fu Manchu / Nayland Smith'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1980

Being There

Peter Sellers was 54 in Being There as 'Chance'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1979

The Prisoner of Zenda

Peter Sellers was 53 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Rudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1979

Mickey's 50

Peter Sellers was 53 in Mickey's 50 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 19 1978

Revenge of the Pink Panther

Peter Sellers was 52 in Revenge of the Pink Panther as 'Chief Inspector Clouseau'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 08 1978

Kingdom Of Gifts

Peter Sellers was 52 in Kingdom Of Gifts as 'The Slightly Larcenous Mayor'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978

To See Such Fun

Peter Sellers was 52 in To See Such Fun

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1977

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

Peter Sellers was 51 in The Pink Panther Strikes Again as 'Chief Inspector Clouseau'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1976

Murder by Death

Peter Sellers was 50 in Murder by Death as 'Sidney Wang'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1976

The Return of the Pink Panther

Peter Sellers was 49 in The Return of the Pink Panther as 'Inspector Clouseau'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1975

Julie: My Favourite Things

Peter Sellers was 49 in Julie: My Favourite Things as 'Various'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1975

A Salute to Sir Lew Grade

Peter Sellers was 49 in A Salute to Sir Lew Grade as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1975

The Great McGonagall

Peter Sellers was 49 in The Great McGonagall as 'Queen Victoria'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1975

Flip Wilson... Of Course

Peter Sellers was 49 in Flip Wilson... Of Course as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1974

Soft Beds, Hard Battles

Peter Sellers was 48 in Soft Beds, Hard Battles as 'Général Latour / Major Robinson / Herr Schroeder / Adolf Hitler / The President / Prince Kyoto'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1974

The Optimists of Nine Elms

Peter Sellers was 48 in The Optimists of Nine Elms as 'Sam'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1973

The Big Screen

Peter Sellers was 47 in The Big Screen as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 1973

The Blockhouse

Peter Sellers was 47 in The Blockhouse as 'Rouquet'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Ghost in the Noonday Sun

Peter Sellers was 47 in Ghost in the Noonday Sun as 'Dick Scratcher'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Peter Sellers was 47 in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland as 'The March Hare'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 20 1972

Where Does It Hurt?

Peter Sellers was 46 in Where Does It Hurt? as 'Dr. Albert T. Hopfnegal'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 24 1972

The Last Goon Show of All

Peter Sellers was 46 in The Last Goon Show of All

Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1972

Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town

Peter Sellers was 45 in Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town as 'G.W. Ross'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1970

There's a Girl in My Soup

Peter Sellers was 45 in There's a Girl in My Soup as 'Robert Danvers'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1970

Hoffman

Peter Sellers was 44 in Hoffman as 'Mr. Hoffman'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 1970

Simon Simon

Peter Sellers was 44 in Simon Simon as 'Man with Two Cars'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1970

A Day at the Beach

Peter Sellers was 44 in A Day at the Beach as 'Salesman'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1970

Will the Real Mr Sellers.....?

Peter Sellers was 44 in Will the Real Mr Sellers.....?

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1969

The Magic Christian

Peter Sellers was 44 in The Magic Christian as 'Sir Guy Grand KG, KC, CBE'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1969

One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously

Peter Sellers was 43 in One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1969

I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!

Peter Sellers was 43 in I Love You, Alice B. Toklas! as 'Harold'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1968

The Party

Peter Sellers was 42 in The Party as 'Hrundi V. Bakshi'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1968

Woman Times Seven

Peter Sellers was 42 in Woman Times Seven as 'Jean'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1967

Casino Royale

Peter Sellers was 41 in Casino Royale as 'Evelyn Tremble'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1967

The Bobo

Peter Sellers was 41 in The Bobo as 'Juan Bautista'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1967

Alice in Wonderland

Peter Sellers was 41 in Alice in Wonderland as 'King of Hearts'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1966

El Rey en Londres

Peter Sellers was 41 in El Rey en Londres

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 1966

After the Fox

Peter Sellers was 41 in After the Fox as 'Aldo Vanucci / Federico Fabrizi'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 1966

The Wrong Box

Peter Sellers was 40 in The Wrong Box as 'Doctor Pratt'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 1966

Birds, Bees and Storks

Peter Sellers was 40 in Birds, Bees and Storks as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1965

The Music of Lennon & McCartney

Peter Sellers was 40 in The Music of Lennon & McCartney

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1965

What's New Pussycat?

Peter Sellers was 39 in What's New Pussycat? as 'Dr. Fritz Fassbender'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 22 1965

Carol for Another Christmas

Peter Sellers was 39 in Carol for Another Christmas as 'Imperial Me'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 28 1964

I Say I Say I Say

Peter Sellers was 38 in I Say I Say I Say

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 09 1964

A Shot in the Dark

Peter Sellers was 38 in A Shot in the Dark as 'Jacques Clouseau'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 23 1964

The World of Henry Orient

Peter Sellers was 38 in The World of Henry Orient as 'Henry Orient'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1964

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Peter Sellers was 38 in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb as 'Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake / President Merkin Muffley / Dr. Strangelove'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1964

The Pink Panther

Peter Sellers was 38 in The Pink Panther as 'Insp. Jacques Clouseau'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1963

Heavens Above!

Peter Sellers was 37 in Heavens Above! as 'The Rev. John Smallwood'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1963

The Wrong Arm of the Law

Peter Sellers was 37 in The Wrong Arm of the Law as 'Pearly Gates'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 17 1963

Trial and Error

Peter Sellers was 37 in Trial and Error as 'Wilfred Morgenhall'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1962

Lolita

Peter Sellers was 36 in Lolita as 'Clare Quilty'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1962

Waltz of the Toreadors

Peter Sellers was 36 in Waltz of the Toreadors as 'Gen. Leo Fitzjohn'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1962

The Road to Hong Kong

Peter Sellers was 36 in The Road to Hong Kong as 'Indian Neurologist (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 29 1962

Only Two Can Play

Peter Sellers was 36 in Only Two Can Play as 'John Lewis'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1962

Mr. Topaze

Peter Sellers was 35 in Mr. Topaze as 'Auguste Topaze'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 1961

Two Way Stretch

Peter Sellers was 35 in Two Way Stretch as 'Dodger Lane'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1960

The Millionairess

Peter Sellers was 35 in The Millionairess as 'Dr. Kabir'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 18 1960

Never Let Go

Peter Sellers was 34 in Never Let Go as 'Lionel Meadows'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1960

The Battle of the Sexes

Peter Sellers was 34 in The Battle of the Sexes as 'Mr. Martin'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1960

The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film

Peter Sellers was 34 in The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1959

I'm All Right Jack

Peter Sellers was 33 in I'm All Right Jack as 'Fred Kite'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 1959

The Mouse That Roared

Peter Sellers was 33 in The Mouse That Roared as 'Grand Duchess Gloriana XII / Prime Minister Count Rupert Mountjoy / Tully Bascombe'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1959

Carlton-Browne of the F.O.

Peter Sellers was 33 in Carlton-Browne of the F.O. as 'Prime Minister Amphibulos'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1959

Tom Thumb

Peter Sellers was 33 in Tom Thumb as 'Antony'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1958

Up the Creek

Peter Sellers was 32 in Up the Creek as 'CPO Doherty'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1958

Insomnia is Good for You

Peter Sellers was 32 in Insomnia is Good for You

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1957

The Naked Truth

Peter Sellers was 32 in The Naked Truth as 'Sonny MacGregor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 1957

The Smallest Show on Earth

Peter Sellers was 31 in The Smallest Show on Earth as 'Percy Quill'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 09 1957

Dearth of a Salesman

Peter Sellers was 31 in Dearth of a Salesman as 'Hector Dimwittie'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957

The Man Who Never Was

Peter Sellers was 30 in The Man Who Never Was as 'Winston Churchill (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 03 1956

The Case of the Mukkinese Battle-Horn

Peter Sellers was 30 in The Case of the Mukkinese Battle-Horn as 'Assorted'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956

The Ladykillers

Peter Sellers was 30 in The Ladykillers as 'Harry, alias 'Mr. Robinson''.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1955

John and Julie

Peter Sellers was 29 in John and Julie as 'Police Constable Diamond'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 26 1955

Orders Are Orders

Peter Sellers was 29 in Orders Are Orders as 'Pvt. Goffin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1954

Our Girl Friday

Peter Sellers was 28 in Our Girl Friday as 'Voice of Parrot'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1953

Beat the Devil

Peter Sellers was 28 in Beat the Devil as 'Billy Dannreuther (voice) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1953

Down Among the Z Men

Peter Sellers was 27 in Down Among the Z Men as 'Major Bloodnok'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1952

Let's Go Crazy

Peter Sellers was 25 in Let's Go Crazy as 'Multiple Roles'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1951

Penny Points to Paradise

Peter Sellers was 25 in Penny Points to Paradise as 'The Major / Arnold Fringe'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1951

The Slappiest Days of Our Lives

Peter Sellers was 25 in The Slappiest Days of Our Lives as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1951

A Burlesque on the Opera Carmen

Peter Sellers was 25 in A Burlesque on the Opera Carmen as 'Voice narrator'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1951

The Black Rose

Peter Sellers was 24 in The Black Rose as 'Lu Chung (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1950

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The Beatles: Get Back

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in The Beatles: Get Back as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 25 2021

Funny Business

Peter Sellers would have been no older than 54 in Funny Business as '(archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 22 1992

Rire et sourire : Le Splendid

Peter Sellers was 53+ in Rire et sourire : Le Splendid as 'Extrait du film « La Malédiction de la Panthère rose », 1978'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 19 1978

The Muppet Show

Peter Sellers was 50+ in The Muppet Show as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976

Sykes

Peter Sellers was 47+ in Sykes as 'Tommy Grando'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972

V.I.P. Schaukel

Peter Sellers was 45+ in V.I.P. Schaukel as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 09 1971

This Is Tom Jones

Peter Sellers was 43+ in This Is Tom Jones as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 1969

It Takes a Thief

Peter Sellers was 42+ in It Takes a Thief as 'Man in Harbor Records Office'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Peter Sellers was 42+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967

ABC Stage 67

Peter Sellers was 41+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966

Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

Peter Sellers was 40+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966

The Dean Martin Show

Peter Sellers was 40+ in The Dean Martin Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965

The Telegoons

Peter Sellers was 38+ in The Telegoons

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 05 1963

The Mike Douglas Show

Peter Sellers was 36+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Yes, It's The Cathode-Ray Tube Show!

Peter Sellers was 31+ in Yes, It's The Cathode-Ray Tube Show!

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 11 1957

Son of Fred

Peter Sellers was 31+ in Son of Fred

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 1956

A Show Called Fred

Peter Sellers was 30+ in A Show Called Fred

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 02 1956

The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d

Peter Sellers was 30+ in The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 24 1956

And So To Bentley

Peter Sellers was 29+ in And So To Bentley

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1954