Peter Sellers (I) (1925–1980) |
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Often credited as the greatest comedian of all time, Peter Sellers was born Richard Henry Sellers to a well-off acting family in 1925 in Southsea, a suburb of Portsmouth. He was the son of Agnes Doreen "Peg" (Marks) and William "Bill" Sellers. His parents worked in an acting company run by his grandmother. His father was Protestant and his mother ...
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Born:in Southsea, Hampshire, England, UKDied:(age 54) in Lambeth, London, England, UK |
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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake / President Merkin Muffley / Dr. Strangelove
(1964)
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Actor (89 credits)
Actor (89 credits)
1972-1979
Sykes
(TV Series)
Tommy Grando
Tommy Grando
- The BBC Honours Sykes
(1979)
... Tommy Grando (uncredited)
- Stranger
(1972)
... Tommy Grando
1969-1970
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- The Wedding of Tyrone and Gladys
(1970)
... Guest Performer (uncredited)
- Guest Starring Sid Caesar
(1969)
... Guest Performer (uncredited)
- Guest Starring Debbie Reynolds, Peter Sellers and Johnny Carson
(1969)
... Guest Performer
1969
It Takes a Thief
(TV Series)
Man in Harbor Records Office
Man in Harbor Records Office
- Who'll Bid Two Million Dollars?
(1969)
... Man in Harbor Records Office
1963-1964
The Telegoons
(TV Series)
Bluebottle / Col. Bloodnok / Henry Crun / ...
Bluebottle / Col. Bloodnok / Henry Crun / ...
- Tales of Montmartre
(1964)
... Bluebottle / Col. Bloodnok / Henry Crun / ... (voice)
- The Whistling Spy Enigma
(1964)
... Bluebottle / Col. Bloodnok / Henry Crun / ... (voice)
- The First Albert Memorial to the Moon
(1964)
... Bluebottle / Col. Bloodnok / Henry Crun / ... (voice)
- Captain Seagoon R.N.
(1964)
... Bluebottle / Col. Bloodnok / Henry Crun / ... (voice)
- The Africa Ship Canal
(1964)
... Bluebottle / Col. Bloodnok / Henry Crun / ... (voice)
1964
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake / President Merkin Muffley / Dr. Strangelove
Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake / President Merkin Muffley / Dr. Strangelove
1959
The Mouse That Roared
Grand Duchess Gloriana XII / Prime Minister Count Rupert of Mountjoy / Tully Bascombe
Grand Duchess Gloriana XII / Prime Minister Count Rupert of Mountjoy / Tully Bascombe
1957
Yes, It's the Cathode-Ray Tube Show!
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- Episode #1.6
(1957)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.5
(1957)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.4
(1957)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.3
(1957)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.2
(1957)
... Various Characters
1956
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Snowball (segment "Snowball") / Cyril Owlham (segment "The Birdwatcher")
Snowball (segment "Snowball") / Cyril Owlham (segment "The Birdwatcher")
- Double Bill: Snowball/The Birdwatcher
(1956)
... Snowball (segment "Snowball") / Cyril Owlham (segment "The Birdwatcher")
1956
PG Tips: The Tipps Family
(TV Series short)
Narrator
Narrator
- Stately Home
(1956)
... Narrator (voice)
1956
Son of Fred
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- Episode #1.8
(1956)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.7
(1956)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.6
(1956)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.5
(1956)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.4
(1956)
... Various Characters
1956
A Show Called Fred
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- Episode #1.5
(1956)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.4
(1956)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.3
(1956)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.2
(1956)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.1
(1956)
... Various Characters
1956
The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- Episode #1.6
(1956)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.5
(1956)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.4
(1956)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.3
(1956)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.2
(1956)
... Various Characters
1956
The Case of the Mukkinese Battle-Horn
(Short)
Narrator / Supt. Quilt / Asst. Commissioner Sir Jervis Fruit / ...
Narrator / Supt. Quilt / Asst. Commissioner Sir Jervis Fruit / ...
1954
And So to Bentley
(TV Series)
Various Roles
Various Roles
- Episode #1.6
(1954)
... Various Roles
- Episode #1.5
(1954)
... Various Roles
- Episode #1.4
(1954)
... Various Roles
- Episode #1.3
(1954)
... Various Roles
- Episode #1.2
(1954)
... Various Roles
1951
Ça c'est du cinéma
(UK version) (voice, uncredited)
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Writer (9 credits)
Writer (9 credits)
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Director (5 credits)
Director (5 credits)
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Soundtrack (12 credits)
Soundtrack (12 credits)
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Editor (1 credit)
Editor (1 credit)
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Music department (1 credit)
Music department (1 credit)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Thanks (5 credits)
Thanks (5 credits)
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Self (78 credits)
Self (78 credits)
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Archive footage (95 credits)
Archive footage (95 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(4/80) TV commercials: Filmed three TV commercials for Barclays Bank shot in Dublin, Ireland; he played Monty Casino, a Jewish con artist (his last acting gig). See more »Publicity Listings:
4 Biographical Movies | 8 Print Biographies | 5 Interviews | 66 Articles | 9 Pictorials | 27 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Peter Sellers CBE | The Goons | Those Crazy People The Goons | Peter | A. Queen | Señar Peter SellersHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)Parents:
William Sellers | Agnes Doreen Sellers
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