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Peter Sellers

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Peter Sellers Fast Facts:

Descendant of 19th-century British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli.
His parents were both vaudeville performers, and his first appearance on stage came when his parents brought him out at 2 days old.
His birth name was Richard Henry Sellers, but his parents eventually renamed him Peter in honor of his stillborn older brother.
Acted as a concert entertainer for the British Royal Air Force during World War II.
Originally considered going into the music business as a jazz drummer rather than acting.
Played bumbling Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau in five Pink Panther movies from 1963 to 1978. After his death, a sixth film, 1982's Trail of the Pink Panther, used outtakes and old footage from the previous films.
First person to be nominated for an Oscar for playing multiple characters in one movie, for 1964's Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.

Peter Sellers Relationships:
Lynne Frederick - Wife
Michael Sellers - Son
Susan Sellers - Daughter
Miranda Quarry - Ex-wife
Britt Ekland - Ex-wife
Victoria Sellers - Daughter
Bill Sellers - Father
Agnes Sellers - Mother
Anne Howe - Ex-wife
Peter Sellers - Brother
Peter Sellers Awards:
1976 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1977 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1963 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1964 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1979 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1959 Oscar: Best Short Subject (Live Action) - Nominee
1978 Emmy: Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music - Nominee
1980 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Winner
1965 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1959 BAFTA Awards: Best British Actor - Winner
1962 BAFTA Awards: Best British Actor - Nominee
1964 BAFTA Awards: Best British Actor - Nominee
1980 BAFTA Awards: Best Actor - Nominee