Peter Sellers British Actor Known for Casino Royale
Peter Sellers · television actor and film actor · British
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Biography
Peter Sellers was a British actor born on 8 September 1925 in Southsea. He died on 24 July 1980, aged 54. His best-known titles on this site are Casino Royale (1967) and The Magic Christian (1969).
The earliest credit on record for Peter Sellers is Let's Go Crazy (1951). His filmography here covers 62 films and 3 TV series from 1951 to 1982. He took on roles such as Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976), Fu Manchu, Denis Nayland Smith in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980) and Victoria in The Great McGonagall (1974). His off-screen credits include director on 3 titles, including The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu, and writer on Romance of the Pink Panther and The Magic Christian.
He also had 3 albums on record, including Bridge on the River Wye (1962). In genre terms, the records list comedy.
Awards on record come to 2 wins and 3 nominations. He received Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Golden Globes.
Filmography
65 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Trail of the Pink Panther | Inspector Clouseau | Film |
| 1981 | Romance of the Pink Panther | Writer | Film |
| 1980 | The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu | Fu Manchu, Denis Nayland Smith, Director | Film |
| 1979 | Being There | Film | |
| 1979 | The Prisoner of Zenda | Film | |
| 1978 | Revenge of the Pink Panther | Inspector Clouseau | Film |
| 1976 | Murder by Death | Film | |
| 1976 | The Pink Panther Strikes Again | Inspector Clouseau | Film |
| 1975 | The Return of the Pink Panther | Inspector Clouseau | Film |
| 1974 | Le Crocodile | Film | |
| 1974 | Soft Beds, Hard Battles | Film | |
| 1974 | The Great McGonagall | Victoria | Film |
| 1974 | The Optimists of Nine Elms | Film | |
| 1973 | Ghost in the Noonday Sun | Film | |
| 1973 | The Blockhouse | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | Film | |
| 1972 | Where Does It Hurt? | Film | |
| 1970 | A Day at the Beach | Film | |
| 1970 | Hoffman | Film | |
| 1970 | There's a Girl in My Soup | Film | |
| 1969 | The Magic Christian | Writer | Film |
| 1968 | I Love You, Alice B. Toklas | Film | |
| 1968 | The Party | Film | |
| 1967 | Casino Royale | Film | |
| 1967 | The Bobo | Film | |
| 1967 | Woman Times Seven | Film | |
| 1966 | After the Fox | Film | |
| 1966 | Alice in Wonderland | Film | |
| 1966 | El Rey en Londres | Film | |
| 1966 | The Wrong Box | Film | |
| 1965 | What's New Pussycat? | Film | |
| 1964 | A Shot in the Dark | Inspector Clouseau | Film |
| 1964 | Dr. Strangelove | Merkin Muffley, Dr. Strangelove | Film |
| 1964 | The World of Henry Orient | Film | |
| 1963 | Heavens Above! | Film | |
| 1963 | The Pink Panther | Inspector Clouseau | Film |
| 1963 | The Wrong Arm of the Law | Film | |
| 1962 | Lolita | Clare Quilty | Film |
| 1962 | Only Two Can Play | Film | |
| 1962 | The Road to Hong Kong | Film | |
| 1962 | Waltz of the Toreadors | Film | |
| 1961 | Mr. Topaze | Director | Film |
| 1960 | Never Let Go | Film | |
| 1960 | The Dock Brief | Film | |
| 1960 | The Millionairess | Film | |
| 1960 | The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film | Director | Film |
| 1960 | Two-Way Stretch | Film | |
| 1959 | Carlton-Browne of the F.O. | Film | |
| 1959 | I'm All Right Jack | Film | |
| 1959 | The Battle of the Sexes | Film | |
| 1959 | The Mouse That Roared | Film | |
| 1958 | Tom Thumb | Film | |
| 1958 | Up the Creek | Film | |
| 1957 | Insomnia Is Good for You | Film | |
| 1957 | The Naked Truth | Film | |
| 1957 | The Smallest Show on Earth | Film | |
| 1956– | A Show Called Fred | TV series | |
| 1956– | Son of Fred | TV series | |
| 1956– | The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d | TV series | |
| 1956 | The Man Who Never Was | Winston Churchill | Film |
| 1955 | The Ladykillers | Film | |
| 1954 | Orders Are Orders | Film | |
| 1952 | Down Among the Z Men | Film | |
| 1951 | Let's Go Crazy | Film | |
| 1951 | Penny Points to Paradise | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
| Golden Globes | Won | ||
| 1980 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Being There | Nominated |
| 1965 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Dr. Strangelove | Nominated |
| 1960 | Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film | The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film | Nominated |
Discography
3 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Bridge on the River Wye | Album |
| 1959 | Songs for Swingin' Sellers | Album |
| 1958 | The Best of Sellers | Album |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Anne Hayes (1951 to 1963, divorced), Britt Ekland (1964 to 1968, divorced), Miranda, Countess of Stockton (1970 to 1976, divorced) and Lynne Frederick (1977 to 1980, ended by death). He was the father of Michael Sellers and Victoria Sellers, and has 3 children in total. Education on record includes St Aloysius RC College.
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Peter Sellers at the time of death?
Peter Sellers died on 24 July 1980 at the age of 54. He was born on 8 September 1925.
What is Peter Sellers known for?
Peter Sellers was known for Casino Royale (1967) and The Magic Christian (1969).
What is Peter Sellers’s nationality?
Peter Sellers was British, born in Southsea.
How tall was Peter Sellers?
Peter Sellers was 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
Who was Peter Sellers married to?
Peter Sellers’s marriages on record are to Lynne Frederick (1977 to 1980), Miranda, Countess of Stockton (1970 to 1976), Britt Ekland (1964 to 1968) and Anne Hayes (1951 to 1963).
Has Peter Sellers won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q177984), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Allan Warren · CC BY-SA 3.0
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