Peter Sellers
Richard Henry "Peter" Sellers (8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English[1] actor and comedian best known for his three roles in Dr. Strangelove, as "Inspector Clouseau" in The Pink Panther movies, and as Clare Quilty in the original 1962 screen version of Lolita.
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Born | Richard Henry Sellers 8 September 1925 |
Died | 24 July 1980 | (aged 54)
Cause of death | Heart attack |
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Years active | 1948 – 1980 |
Spouse(s) | Anne Howe (m. 1951–1961, divorced) Britt Ekland (m. 1964–1968, divorced) Miranda Quarry (m. 1970–1974, divorced) Lynne Frederick (m. 1977–1980, his death) |
Awards | Best Actor 1959 I'm All Right Jack Best Actor - Musical/Comedy 1980 Being There |
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Terry-Thomas starred with Sellers in four films between 1957 and 1959. Their last film together, I'm All Right Jack – the highest-grossing film at the British box office in 1960 – saw Sellers receive the BAFTA Award for Best British Actor.
Sellers in the 1966 film After the Fox
Peter Sellers and Britt Ekland in 1964
Plaque commemorating Sellers at Golders Green Crematorium