Peter Sellers
| Born | September 8, 1925 |
| Hometown | Southsea, United Kingdom |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.74m) |
| Spouse | Lynne Frederick, Miranda, Countess of Stockton, Britt Ekland, Anne Howe |
| Children | Victoria Sellers, Michael Sellers |
| Parents | William Sellers, Agnes Doreen Marks |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor | Being There | Nominated |
| 1980 | Academy Award | Actor in a Leading Role | Being There | Nominated |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Being There | Winner |
| 1977 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | The Pink Panther Strikes Again | Nominated |
| 1976 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | The Return of the Pink Panther | Nominated |
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