Peter Sellers's biography
Richard Henry Sellers is 55 years old television actor born at Southsea. He was born on Tuesday 8th of September 1925. Peter is often nicknamed as Peter Sellers CBE. According to year of birth 1925 he belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 8th of September means Peter is Virgo. Virgo is an earthy sign of Zodiac Belt. People born under this Rising Sign are practical in nature. They believe in reality and represents themselves as a strong person.He was married 4 times.
Peter is native british english speaker. He is white british. Peter is citizen of United Kingdom. Peter is jewish. His primary profession is to be television actor. You can know Peter also as film actor, actor, comedian, banjoist, film director, screenwriter. Peter is recently known as singer.
Peter Sellers's dad
Peter Sellers's father's name is William Sellers.
Peter Sellers's mom
Peter Sellers's mother's name is Agnes Doreen Marks.
Peter Sellers's family
Peter Sellers's ex wifes
Lynne Frederick
Peter Sellers and Lynne Frederick have been together since 1977 for 3 years. Lynne is known as actor. Peter´s ex wife was born on Sunday 25th of July 1954 in Hillingdon. His ex wife died on Wednesday 27th of April 1994 in Los Angeles. Lynne Frederick was 69 years old, when this happened.
Britt Ekland
Peter Sellers and Britt Ekland have been together since 1964 for 4 years. She is known as actor. Peter´s ex wife was born on Tuesday 6th of October 1942 in Stockholm.
Anne Hayes
Peter Sellers and Anne Hayes have been together since 1951 for 12 years. She is known as actor. His ex wife was born on Tuesday 25th of February 1930 in Java.
Miranda, Countess of Stockton
Peter Sellers and Miranda, Countess Of Stockton have been together since 1970 for 6 years.
Peter has 1 son and 1 daughter
Peter Sellers's son: Michael Sellers
Peter Sellers's son's name is Michael Sellers. He is known as actor. Peter´s son was born on Friday 2nd of April 1954 in London. Peter´s son died on Wednesday 19th of July 2006 in Oxford. Michael Sellers was 81 years old, when this happened.
Peter Sellers's daughter: Victoria Sellers
Peter Sellers's daughter's name is Victoria Sellers. She is known as actor. Peter´s daughter was born on Wednesday 20th of January 1965 in London.
Peter Sellers's schools
We found 1 school Peter attended. Name of the school: St Aloysius RC College.
Detailed informations about his schools
- His father was Protestant and his mother was Jewish. He attended St. Aloysius College, a Roman Catholic School.
Peter Sellers's career
Peter´s main focus is to be television actor. He is famous thanks to Pink Panther Series of Films, I'm All Right Jack.
Is Peter Sellers gay ?
He is known to be straight.
How did Peter Sellers die
Peter died on on Thursday 24th of July 1980 when he was 55 years old. Peter Sellerss death was caused by heart failure. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Peter Sellers's Awards
- He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1966 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to drama.
- First actor to be nominated for a single Academy award (best actor) for a film in which he potrayed three different characters in the same film: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964).
Peter Sellers's Rankings
- Ranked #84 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997]
- His performance as Dr. Strangelove in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) is ranked #75 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time.
- His performance as Inspector Jacques Clouseau in the "Pink Panther" franchise is ranked #67 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time.
- His performance as Chance the Gardener in Being There (1979) is ranked #49 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time.
Peter Sellers's Nominations
- Peter was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor for work Dr. Strangelove in 1964
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
What else you don't know about Peter Sellers ?
Peter´s middle name is Henry.
What Peter Sellers has done for a first time
- First actor to be nominated for a single Academy award (best actor) for a film in which he potrayed three different characters in the same film: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964).
- Sellers was the first male to appear on the cover of Playboy Magazine, in April 1964.
Peter Sellers's quotes
- If you ask me to play myself, I will not know what to do. I do not know who or what I am.
- There used to be a me behind the mask, but I had it surgically removed.
- To see me as a person on screen would be one of the dullest experiences you could ever wish to experience.
- I'm a classic example of all humorists - only funny when I'm working.
- Women are more difficult to handle than men. It's their minds.
- [on Blake Edwards' smash hit 10 (1979)] I turned down the lead role many, many times. I just didn't feel I was right for the part.
- You only know what happiness is once you're married. But then it's too late.
- [on Goldie Hawn] In the fullest possible meaning of the word, she is so nice.
- [on Sophia Loren] I was never in love with any woman as deeply as I was with Sophia.
- [April 1969, interview in "Nova" magazine] When I look at myself I see a person who strangely lacks what I consider the ingredients for a personality.
- [Talking about the voice he used for Chance the gardener in Being There (1979)" ........very clear enunciation, slightly American with a touch of Stan Laurel mixed in"
Peter Sellers's height, body shape, eye color
Lets describe how Peter Sellers looks. We will focus on Peter´s height, body shape, eye color and hair color. He is tall as 5' 8½" (174 cm). Body build is average. His eyes are tinted brown - light. His hair is shade of brown - dark.