Peter Sellers

Adaptable learner who embraced challenges.

Peter Sellers
Age54
Full NameRichard Henry Sellers
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Biography

A scion of the illustrious Sellers house, Peter Sellers was born in the affluent suburb of Southsea in 1925. His father, William, and mother, Agnes, were prominent actors in their own right, while his grandmother helmed the family's acclaimed acting company. Establishing himself as a comedic force to be reckoned with, Peter enlisted in the Royal Air Force during World War II, and afterwards met Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, and Michael Bentine, who would become his collaborators in the legendary Goon Show. His impressive talent for impressions and musical prowess (he played the drums) made him a household name, cementing his legacy as the greatest comedian of all time.

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Awards
1

  • Golden Globe1980
    Being ThereBest Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical

Media
58

  • The Beatles: Get Back
  • Jay Sebring.... Cutting to the Truth
  • Being There
  • Funny Business
  • Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
  • The Unknown Peter Sellers
  • The Party
  • A Shot in the Dark
  • Sykes
  • The Man Who Never Was
  • Murder by Death
  • The Pink Panther Strikes Again
  • America at the Movies
  • The Return of the Pink Panther
  • The Case of the Mukkinese Battle-Horn
  • Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
  • Julie: My Favourite Things
  • The 76th Annual Academy Awards
  • The World of Henry Orient
  • The Optimists
  • Revenge of the Pink Panther
  • The 53rd Annual Academy Awards
  • Beat the Devil
  • After the Fox
  • A Day at the Beach
  • Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and Dr. Strangelove
  • I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!
  • I Like Money
  • What's New Pussycat
  • The Road to Hong Kong
  • The New Bill Cosby Show
  • The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
  • The Blockhouse
  • The Magic Christian
  • There's a Girl in My Soup
  • Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
  • Let's Go Crazy
  • Undercovers Hero
  • Where Does It Hurt?
  • The Prisoner of Zenda
  • Casino Royale
  • The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
  • The Great McGonagall
  • Trail of the Pink Panther

Family Tree

The Royal Family's beloved Britt Ekland was born in beautiful Sweden, growing up to become the poster girl for the Scandinavian blonde ideal. Adept in theatre, her classic beauty served as her passport to the silver screen, where she became a star in Italy. After meeting the legendary Peter Sellers in a hotel, they soon married, their union of stardom and beauty contributing to their fame. The couple starred in two films together and were blessed with daughter, Lynne Frederick, who carried on her mother's legacy and captivated moviegoers with her perfect combination of classic beauty, angelic smile and ethereal charm. Peter Sellers, often credited as the greatest comedian of all time, was born Richard Henry Sellers to a well-off acting family in 1925 in Southsea. He served in the Royal Air Force during World War II and was spoiled during his childhood following the death of his parents' first child. His legacy lives on through his daughter and his storied career.

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