Portrait of Peter Sellers

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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Poster of Peter Sellers: Genius at Work
Peter Sellers: Genius at Work
Peter Sellers would have been no older than
54 in Peter Sellers: Genius at Work
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 21 2023
Poster of Directed By Blake Edwards
Directed By Blake Edwards
Peter Sellers would have been no older than
54 in Directed By Blake Edwards
Wed, Feb 03 2021
Poster of Kubrick by Kubrick
Kubrick by Kubrick
Peter Sellers would have been no older than
54 in Kubrick by Kubrick
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 22 2020
Poster of Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
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)'.
Sat, May 09 2020
Poster of The Ghost of Peter Sellers
The Ghost of Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers would have been no older than
54 in The Ghost of Peter Sellers
as 'Himself (Archive)'.
Thu, Aug 30 2018
Poster of Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
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)'.
Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo'
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)'.
Tue, Mar 19 2013
Poster of Hitler: The Comedy Years
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)'.
Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent
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)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'
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)'.
Thu, Oct 28 2004
Poster of The Peter Sellers Story - As He Filmed It
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'.
Wed, Apr 23 2003
Poster of The Paranormal Peter Sellers
The Paranormal Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers would have been no older than
54 in The Paranormal Peter Sellers
as 'Self (Archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Spike
Spike
Peter Sellers would have been no older than
54 in Spike
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jun 11 1996
Poster of The Peter Sellers Story
The Peter Sellers Story
Peter Sellers would have been no older than
54 in The Peter Sellers Story
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jul 09 1995
Poster of Sellers' Best
Sellers' Best
Peter Sellers would have been no older than
54 in Sellers' Best
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 01 1992
Poster of The Very Best of Peter Sellers
The Very Best of Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers would have been no older than
54 in The Very Best of Peter Sellers
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
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'.
Tue, Oct 01 1985
Poster of Muppet Treasures
Muppet Treasures
Peter Sellers would have been no older than
54 in Muppet Treasures
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 09 1985
Poster of Koyaanisqatsi
Koyaanisqatsi
Peter Sellers would have been no older than
54 in Koyaanisqatsi
as 'Self - On TV (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 27 1983
Poster of Trail of the Pink Panther
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)'.
Fri, Dec 03 1982
Poster of Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers
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)'.
Thu, Dec 10 1981
Poster of The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
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'.
Fri, Aug 08 1980
Poster of Being There
Being There
Peter Sellers was
54 in Being There
as 'Chance'.
Wed, Dec 19 1979
Poster of The Prisoner of Zenda
The Prisoner of Zenda
Peter Sellers was
53 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Rudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin'.
Fri, Aug 17 1979
Poster of Mickey's 50
Mickey's 50
Peter Sellers was
53 in Mickey's 50
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 19 1978
Poster of Revenge of the Pink Panther
Revenge of the Pink Panther
Peter Sellers was
52 in Revenge of the Pink Panther
as 'Chief Inspector Clouseau'.
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Kingdom Of Gifts
Kingdom Of Gifts
Peter Sellers was
52 in Kingdom Of Gifts
as 'The Slightly Larcenous Mayor'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of To See Such Fun
To See Such Fun
Peter Sellers was
52 in To See Such Fun
Tue, Nov 01 1977
Poster of The Pink Panther Strikes Again
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Peter Sellers was
51 in The Pink Panther Strikes Again
as 'Chief Inspector Clouseau'.
Wed, Dec 15 1976
Poster of Murder by Death
Murder by Death
Peter Sellers was
50 in Murder by Death
as 'Sidney Wang'.
Wed, Jun 23 1976
Poster of The Return of the Pink Panther
The Return of the Pink Panther
Peter Sellers was
49 in The Return of the Pink Panther
as 'Inspector Clouseau'.
Wed, May 21 1975
Poster of Julie: My Favourite Things
Julie: My Favourite Things
Peter Sellers was
49 in Julie: My Favourite Things
as 'Various'.
Fri, Apr 18 1975
Poster of A Salute to Sir Lew Grade
A Salute to Sir Lew Grade
Peter Sellers was
49 in A Salute to Sir Lew Grade
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 18 1975
Poster of The Great McGonagall
The Great McGonagall
Peter Sellers was
49 in The Great McGonagall
as 'Queen Victoria'.
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of Flip Wilson... Of Course
Flip Wilson... Of Course
Peter Sellers was
49 in Flip Wilson... Of Course
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 18 1974
Poster of Soft Beds, Hard Battles
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'.
Thu, Jan 24 1974
Poster of The Optimists of Nine Elms
The Optimists of Nine Elms
Peter Sellers was
48 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Sam'.
Wed, Oct 17 1973
Poster of The Big Screen
The Big Screen
Peter Sellers was
47 in The Big Screen
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 20 1973
Poster of The Blockhouse
The Blockhouse
Peter Sellers was
47 in The Blockhouse
as 'Rouquet'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Ghost in the Noonday Sun
Ghost in the Noonday Sun
Peter Sellers was
47 in Ghost in the Noonday Sun
as 'Dick Scratcher'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Peter Sellers was
47 in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
as 'The March Hare'.
Mon, Nov 20 1972
Poster of Where Does It Hurt?
Where Does It Hurt?
Peter Sellers was
46 in Where Does It Hurt?
as 'Dr. Albert T. Hopfnegal'.
Mon, Jul 24 1972
Poster of The Last Goon Show of All
The Last Goon Show of All
Peter Sellers was
46 in The Last Goon Show of All
Wed, May 10 1972
Poster of Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town
Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town
Peter Sellers was
45 in Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town
as 'G.W. Ross'.
Sat, Dec 26 1970
Poster of There's a Girl in My Soup
There's a Girl in My Soup
Peter Sellers was
45 in There's a Girl in My Soup
as 'Robert Danvers'.
Tue, Dec 15 1970
Poster of Hoffman
Hoffman
Peter Sellers was
44 in Hoffman
as 'Mr. Hoffman'.
Thu, Jul 16 1970
Poster of Simon Simon
Simon Simon
Peter Sellers was
44 in Simon Simon
as 'Man with Two Cars'.
Mon, Jun 01 1970
Poster of A Day at the Beach
A Day at the Beach
Peter Sellers was
44 in A Day at the Beach
as 'Salesman'.
Fri, May 01 1970
Poster of Will the Real Mr Sellers.....?
Will the Real Mr Sellers.....?
Peter Sellers was
44 in Will the Real Mr Sellers.....?
Thu, Dec 18 1969
Poster of The Magic Christian
The Magic Christian
Peter Sellers was
44 in The Magic Christian
as 'Sir Guy Grand KG, KC, CBE'.
Fri, Dec 12 1969
Poster of One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously
One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously
Peter Sellers was
43 in One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously
Sat, Jun 07 1969
Poster of I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!
Peter Sellers was
43 in I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!
as 'Harold'.
Fri, Oct 18 1968
Poster of The Party
The Party
Peter Sellers was
42 in The Party
as 'Hrundi V. Bakshi'.
Thu, Apr 04 1968
Poster of Woman Times Seven
Woman Times Seven
Peter Sellers was
42 in Woman Times Seven
as 'Jean'.
Fri, Sep 29 1967
Poster of Casino Royale
Casino Royale
Peter Sellers was
41 in Casino Royale
as 'Evelyn Tremble'.
Thu, Apr 13 1967
Poster of The Bobo
The Bobo
Peter Sellers was
41 in The Bobo
as 'Juan Bautista'.
Fri, Mar 31 1967
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Peter Sellers was
41 in Alice in Wonderland
as 'King of Hearts'.
Wed, Dec 28 1966
Poster of El Rey en Londres
El Rey en Londres
Peter Sellers was
41 in El Rey en Londres
Tue, Oct 11 1966
Poster of After the Fox
After the Fox
Peter Sellers was
41 in After the Fox
as 'Aldo Vanucci / Federico Fabrizi'.
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of The Wrong Box
The Wrong Box
Peter Sellers was
40 in The Wrong Box
as 'Doctor Pratt'.
Sun, Jun 19 1966
Poster of Birds, Bees and Storks
Birds, Bees and Storks
Peter Sellers was
40 in Birds, Bees and Storks
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 31 1965
Poster of The Music of Lennon & McCartney
The Music of Lennon & McCartney
Peter Sellers was
40 in The Music of Lennon & McCartney
Thu, Dec 16 1965
Poster of What's New Pussycat?
What's New Pussycat?
Peter Sellers was
39 in What's New Pussycat?
as 'Dr. Fritz Fassbender'.
Tue, Jun 22 1965
Poster of Carol for Another Christmas
Carol for Another Christmas
Peter Sellers was
39 in Carol for Another Christmas
as 'Imperial Me'.
Mon, Dec 28 1964
Poster of I Say I Say I Say
I Say I Say I Say
Peter Sellers was
38 in I Say I Say I Say
Thu, Jul 09 1964
Poster of A Shot in the Dark
A Shot in the Dark
Peter Sellers was
38 in A Shot in the Dark
as 'Jacques Clouseau'.
Tue, Jun 23 1964
Poster of The World of Henry Orient
The World of Henry Orient
Peter Sellers was
38 in The World of Henry Orient
as 'Henry Orient'.
Thu, Mar 19 1964
Poster of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
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'.
Wed, Jan 29 1964
Poster of The Pink Panther
The Pink Panther
Peter Sellers was
38 in The Pink Panther
as 'Insp. Jacques Clouseau'.
Wed, Dec 18 1963
Poster of Heavens Above!
Heavens Above!
Peter Sellers was
37 in Heavens Above!
as 'The Rev. John Smallwood'.
Mon, May 20 1963
Poster of The Wrong Arm of the Law
The Wrong Arm of the Law
Peter Sellers was
37 in The Wrong Arm of the Law
as 'Pearly Gates'.
Sun, Mar 17 1963
Poster of Trial and Error
Trial and Error
Peter Sellers was
37 in Trial and Error
as 'Wilfred Morgenhall'.
Tue, Sep 25 1962
Poster of Lolita
Lolita
Peter Sellers was
36 in Lolita
as 'Clare Quilty'.
Wed, Jun 13 1962
Poster of Waltz of the Toreadors
Waltz of the Toreadors
Peter Sellers was
36 in Waltz of the Toreadors
as 'Gen. Leo Fitzjohn'.
Thu, Apr 12 1962
Poster of The Road to Hong Kong
The Road to Hong Kong
Peter Sellers was
36 in The Road to Hong Kong
as 'Indian Neurologist (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 29 1962
Poster of Only Two Can Play
Only Two Can Play
Peter Sellers was
36 in Only Two Can Play
as 'John Lewis'.
Fri, Jan 19 1962
Poster of Mr. Topaze
Mr. Topaze
Peter Sellers was
35 in Mr. Topaze
as 'Auguste Topaze'.
Tue, Apr 04 1961
Poster of Two Way Stretch
Two Way Stretch
Peter Sellers was
35 in Two Way Stretch
as 'Dodger Lane'.
Tue, Dec 20 1960
Poster of The Millionairess
The Millionairess
Peter Sellers was
35 in The Millionairess
as 'Dr. Kabir'.
Tue, Oct 18 1960
Poster of Never Let Go
Never Let Go
Peter Sellers was
34 in Never Let Go
as 'Lionel Meadows'.
Thu, Jun 02 1960
Poster of The Battle of the Sexes
The Battle of the Sexes
Peter Sellers was
34 in The Battle of the Sexes
as 'Mr. Martin'.
Thu, Feb 25 1960
Poster of The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
Peter Sellers was
34 in The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
Sat, Oct 31 1959
Poster of I'm All Right Jack
I'm All Right Jack
Peter Sellers was
33 in I'm All Right Jack
as 'Fred Kite'.
Tue, Aug 18 1959
Poster of The Mouse That Roared
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'.
Fri, Jul 17 1959
Poster of Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Peter Sellers was
33 in Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
as 'Prime Minister Amphibulos'.
Tue, Mar 10 1959
Poster of Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb
Peter Sellers was
33 in Tom Thumb
as 'Antony'.
Thu, Dec 04 1958
Poster of Up the Creek
Up the Creek
Peter Sellers was
32 in Up the Creek
as 'CPO Doherty'.
Tue, May 13 1958
Poster of Insomnia is Good for You
Insomnia is Good for You
Peter Sellers was
32 in Insomnia is Good for You
Thu, Dec 12 1957
Poster of The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth
Peter Sellers was
32 in The Naked Truth
as 'Sonny MacGregor'.
Tue, Dec 03 1957
Poster of The Smallest Show on Earth
The Smallest Show on Earth
Peter Sellers was
31 in The Smallest Show on Earth
as 'Percy Quill'.
Tue, Apr 09 1957
Poster of Dearth of a Salesman
Dearth of a Salesman
Peter Sellers was
31 in Dearth of a Salesman
as 'Hector Dimwittie'.
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of The Man Who Never Was
The Man Who Never Was
Peter Sellers was
30 in The Man Who Never Was
as 'Winston Churchill (voice)'.
Tue, Apr 03 1956
Poster of The Case of the Mukkinese Battle-Horn
The Case of the Mukkinese Battle-Horn
Peter Sellers was
30 in The Case of the Mukkinese Battle-Horn
as 'Assorted'.
Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of The Ladykillers
The Ladykillers
Peter Sellers was
30 in The Ladykillers
as 'Harry, alias 'Mr. Robinson''.
Thu, Dec 08 1955
Poster of John and Julie
John and Julie
Peter Sellers was
29 in John and Julie
as 'Police Constable Diamond'.
Tue, Jul 26 1955
Poster of Orders Are Orders
Orders Are Orders
Peter Sellers was
29 in Orders Are Orders
as 'Pvt. Goffin'.
Fri, Oct 01 1954
Poster of Our Girl Friday
Our Girl Friday
Peter Sellers was
28 in Our Girl Friday
as 'Voice of Parrot'.
Tue, Dec 01 1953
Poster of Beat the Devil
Beat the Devil
Peter Sellers was
28 in Beat the Devil
as 'Billy Dannreuther (voice) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 26 1953
Poster of Down Among the Z Men
Down Among the Z Men
Peter Sellers was
27 in Down Among the Z Men
as 'Major Bloodnok'.
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Let's Go Crazy
Let's Go Crazy
Peter Sellers was
25 in Let's Go Crazy
as 'Multiple Roles'.
Tue, May 01 1951
Poster of Penny Points to Paradise
Penny Points to Paradise
Peter Sellers was
25 in Penny Points to Paradise
as 'The Major / Arnold Fringe'.
Wed, Apr 25 1951
Poster of The Slappiest Days of Our Lives
The Slappiest Days of Our Lives
Peter Sellers was
25 in The Slappiest Days of Our Lives
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 23 1951
Poster of A Burlesque on the Opera Carmen
A Burlesque on the Opera Carmen
Peter Sellers was
25 in A Burlesque on the Opera Carmen
as 'Voice narrator'.
Thu, Mar 01 1951
Poster of The Black Rose
The Black Rose
Peter Sellers was
24 in The Black Rose
as 'Lu Chung (voice)'.
Fri, Sep 01 1950

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Beatles: Get Back
The Beatles: Get Back
Peter Sellers would have been no older than
54 in The Beatles: Get Back
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 25 2021
Poster of Funny Business
Funny Business
Peter Sellers would have been no older than
54 in Funny Business
as '(archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 22 1992
Poster of Rire et sourire : Le Splendid
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 19 1978
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Peter Sellers was
50+ in The Muppet Show
as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Sykes
Sykes
Peter Sellers was
47+ in Sykes
as 'Tommy Grando'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of V.I.P. Schaukel
V.I.P. Schaukel
Peter Sellers was
45+ in V.I.P. Schaukel
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 09 1971
Poster of This Is Tom Jones
This Is Tom Jones
Peter Sellers was
43+ in This Is Tom Jones
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 1969
Poster of It Takes a Thief
It Takes a Thief
Peter Sellers was
42+ in It Takes a Thief
as 'Man in Harbor Records Office'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1968
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Peter Sellers was
42+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of ABC Stage 67
ABC Stage 67
Peter Sellers was
41+ in ABC Stage 67
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Peter Sellers was
40+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of The Dean Martin Show
The Dean Martin Show
Peter Sellers was
40+ in The Dean Martin Show
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of The Telegoons
The Telegoons
Peter Sellers was
38+ in The Telegoons
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 05 1963
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Peter Sellers was
36+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Yes, It's The Cathode-Ray Tube Show!
Yes, It's The Cathode-Ray Tube Show!
Peter Sellers was
31+ in Yes, It's The Cathode-Ray Tube Show!
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 11 1957
Poster of Son of Fred
Son of Fred
Peter Sellers was
31+ in Son of Fred
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 1956
Poster of A Show Called Fred
A Show Called Fred
Peter Sellers was
30+ in A Show Called Fred
First Air Date
Wed, May 02 1956
Poster of The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d
The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d
Peter Sellers was
30+ in The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 24 1956
Poster of And So To Bentley
And So To Bentley
Peter Sellers was
29+ in And So To Bentley
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1954