Peter Sellers
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Peter Sellers | |
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![]() Sellers in 1973 | |
Born | Richard Henry Sellers 8 September 1925 |
Died | 24 July 1980 | (aged 54)
Cause of death | Heart attack |
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 |
Richard Henry "Peter" Sellers, CBE, (8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English[1] comedian and actor 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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