Peter Sellers

Summary

Peter Sellers is a human^[1]. He was born in Southsea^[2]. He was born on September 8, 1925^[3]. He passed away in Middlesex Hospital^[4]. He died on July 24, 1980^[5]. He worked as a television actor^[6], film actor^[7], actor^[8], comedian^[9], and banjoist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,942 views/month, #2,700 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Peter Sellers's place of birth was Southsea^[2].
• Peter Sellers passed away in Middlesex Hospital^[4].
• Peter Sellers was born on September 8, 1925^[3].
• Peter Sellers died on July 24, 1980^[5].
• Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium^[12].
• Peter Sellers's father was William Sellers^[13].
• Peter Sellers's mother was Agnes Doreen Marks^[14].
• Among Peter Sellers's spouses was Anne Hayes^[15].
• Peter Sellers was married to Britt Ekland^[16].
• Among Peter Sellers's spouses was Miranda, Countess of Stockton^[17].
• Among Peter Sellers's spouses was Lynne Frederick^[18].
• A child of Peter Sellers was Michael Sellers^[19].
• A child of Peter Sellers was Sarah Sellers^[20].
• A child of Peter Sellers was Victoria Sellers^[21].
• Peter Sellers held citizenship in United Kingdom^[22].
• British English was Peter Sellers's native language^[23].
• Peter Sellers's professions included television actor^[6].
• Peter Sellers's professions included film actor^[7].
• Peter Sellers worked as an actor^[8].
• Peter Sellers's professions included comedian^[9].
• Peter Sellers worked as a banjoist^[10].
• Peter Sellers's professions included film director^[24].
• Peter Sellers's education included a stint at St Aloysius RC College^[25].
• Peter Sellers received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[26].
• Peter Sellers received the Golden Globe Awards^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Southsea^[2], Peter Sellers… he was born on September 8, 1925^[3]. His father was William Sellers^[13]. His mother was Agnes Doreen Marks^[14]. British English was his native language^[23].

Education

Peter Sellers was educated at St Aloysius RC College^[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor^[6], film actor^[7], actor^[8], comedian^[9], banjoist^[10], and film director^[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[26], a grade of an order^[28], in United Kingdom^[29] and Golden Globe Awards^[27], a group of awards^[30], in United States^[31], founded in 1944^[32], headquartered in Beverly Hills^[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne Hayes^[15], an actor^[34], b. 1930^[35]; Britt Ekland^[16], an actor^[36], b. 1942^[37], of Sweden^[38]; Miranda, Countess of Stockton^[17], a model^[39], 1947–2020^[40], of United Kingdom^[41]; and Lynne Frederick^[18], an actor^[42], 1954–1994^[43], of United Kingdom^[44]. Children include Michael Sellers^[19], an actor^[45], 1954–2006^[46], of United Kingdom^[47]; Sarah Sellers^[20]; and Victoria Sellers^[21], an actor^[48], b. 1965^[49], of United Kingdom^[50].

Death and Burial

Peter Sellers died on July 24, 1980^[5]. He passed away in Middlesex Hospital^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[51]. Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium^[12].

Why It Matters

Peter Sellers ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,942 views/month, #2,700 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

He has been cited as an influence by Robin Williams^[54], a stand-up comedian^[55], 1951–2014^[56], of United States^[57], awarded the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor^[58], specialised in acting^[59]; Steve Carell^[60], an actor^[61], b. 1962^[62], of United States^[63], awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy^[64], specialised in acting^[65]; Will Ferrell^[66], a comedian^[67], b. 1967^[68], of United States^[69], awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor^[70]; and Mike Myers^[71], a screenwriter^[72], b. 1963^[73], of Canada^[74], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award^[75].

FAQs

Where was Peter Sellers born?

Born in Southsea^[2], Peter Sellers…

Where did Peter Sellers die?

Peter Sellers died in Middlesex Hospital^[4].

Who were Peter Sellers's parents?

Peter Sellers's father was William Sellers^[13]. Peter Sellers's mother was Agnes Doreen Marks^[14].

Who was Peter Sellers married to?

Peter Sellers's spouses include Anne Hayes^[15], Britt Ekland^[16], Miranda, Countess of Stockton^[17], and Lynne Frederick^[18].

What did Peter Sellers do for work?

Peter Sellers worked as television actor^[6], film actor^[7], actor^[8], comedian^[9], and banjoist^[10].

Where did Peter Sellers go to school?

Peter Sellers was educated at St Aloysius RC College^[25].

What awards did Peter Sellers receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[26] and Golden Globe Awards^[27].

Who did Peter Sellers influence?

Peter Sellers has been cited as an influence by Robin Williams^[54], Steve Carell^[60], Will Ferrell^[66], and Mike Myers^[71].