Peter Sellers British Actor Known for Casino Royale

Peter Sellers (1925–1980) was a British actor and comedian from Southsea. His death was on 24 July 1980, at the age of 54. The recorded cause of death is myocardial infarction. He was known for Casino Royale (1967) and What's New Pussycat? (1965).

Early life

He went on to study at St Aloysius RC College.

Career

He appears in Let's Go Crazy (1951), the earliest title among his listed credits. The Ladykillers (1955) and The Mouse That Roared (1959) are among his 1950s credits. In the 1960s, he appeared in Lolita (1962, as Clare Quilty) and Dr. Strangelove (1964, as Merkin Muffley, Dr. Strangelove). The 1970s brought Murder by Death (1976) and Being There (1979). His 1980s credits include The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980, as Fu Manchu, Denis Nayland Smith).

He had 62 films and 3 TV series on record from 1951 to 1982. Comedy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (2). Casino Royale (1967) is recorded with a worldwide box office of $41.7 million. The records also name him as director on 3 titles, including Mr. Topaze, and writer on The Magic Christian and Romance of the Pink Panther.

Michael Caine appears in three of his listed titles, including Woman Times Seven (1967) and The Wrong Arm of the Law (1963). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Peter O'Toole (two titles) and Woody Allen (two titles). Joseph McGrath directed two of his titles on record.

On the music side, 3 albums are listed, such as Bridge on the River Wye (1962). His work is filed under comedy.

Recognition

He won the Golden Globes. His other honours include the Commander of the Order of the British Empire. The nominations list includes the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 1960 for The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film. The records list 2 awards won and 3 nominations for him.

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, widowed). He was the father of Michael Sellers and Victoria Sellers, and has 3 children in total.