Sellers, Peter 1925-1980
Overview
| Works: | 848 works in 3,153 publications in 7 languages and 37,908 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Film adaptations Dark comedy films Parody films Satirical films Detective and mystery films Crime films Motion pictures Thrillers (Motion pictures) |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Author, Producer, Other, Costume designer, Illustrator, Narrator, Director, Singer, Dedicatee, fmd, Author of introduction, Interviewee, Scenarist, Interviewer |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Peter Sellers
- Mr. Strangelove : a biography of Peter Sellers by Ed Sikov( Book )
- The life and death of Peter Sellers by Roger Lewis( Book )
- Peter Sellers, the authorized biography by Alexander Walker( Book )
- The life and death of Peter Sellers by Roger Lewis( Visual )
- P.S.I love you : an intimate portrait of Peter Sellers by Michael Sellers( Book )
- Peter Sellers; the mask behind the mask by Peter Evans( Book )
- Peter Sellers : a 1960 Interview( Visual )
- Peter Sellers by Derek Sylvester( Book )
- P.S.I love you : Peter Sellers, 1925-1980 by Michael Sellers( Book )
- Peter Sellers : a film history by Michael Starr( Book )
- Sellers on Sellers by Michael Sellers( Book )
- Peter Sellers : a life in character by Adrian Rigelsford( Book )
- Peter Sellers : a celebration by Adrian Rigelsford( Book )
- El cascabel del halcón by Enrique Banchs( Book )
- The mask behind the mask: a life of Peter Sellers by Peter Evans( Book )
- Remembering Peter Sellers by Graham Stark( Book )
- Peter Sellers by Alexander Walker( Book )
- Peter Sellars by Ayanna Thompson( )
- The world of Peter Sellers by Tony Palmer( Visual )
- Remembering Peter Sellers : an audio portrait from the BBC archives by John Scheinfeld( )
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Most widely held works by
Peter Sellers
Dr. Strangelove, or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb by
Stanley Kubrick(
Visual
)
94 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in English and French and held by 4,572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satire in which the U.S. president and his military advisors struggle ineptly to avert a holocaust after a psychotic Air Force general launches a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union because he fears that the Russians are poisoning the water supply in the United States
94 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in English and French and held by 4,572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satire in which the U.S. president and his military advisors struggle ineptly to avert a holocaust after a psychotic Air Force general launches a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union because he fears that the Russians are poisoning the water supply in the United States
Being there by
Hal Ashby(
Visual
)
77 editions published between 1979 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Circumstances propel a feeble-minded gardener, whose entire knowledge of life comes from watching television, into becoming adviser to the president of the United States and a powerful but dying tycoon
77 editions published between 1979 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Circumstances propel a feeble-minded gardener, whose entire knowledge of life comes from watching television, into becoming adviser to the president of the United States and a powerful but dying tycoon
Lolita by
Stanley Kubrick(
Visual
)
82 editions published between 1962 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 1,498 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stanley Kubrick's sixth film is a brilliant, sly adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's celebrated yet infamous 1955 novel. It chronicles a middle-aged literature professor's unusual and doomed sexual passion/obsession for a seductively precocious pubescent "nymphet" named Lolita. Thanks to the film industry's production code, the film is mostly suggestive, with numerous double entendres and metaphoric sexual situations, while the story has been transformed into a black comedy and murder mystery. The film lacks the element that enabled most readers to understand the novel--Humbert Humbert's exquisite inner voice. As a consequence the film is big, luxurious, and full of a barren, cold humor, yet a visual tour-de-force in elegant black-and-white
82 editions published between 1962 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 1,498 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stanley Kubrick's sixth film is a brilliant, sly adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's celebrated yet infamous 1955 novel. It chronicles a middle-aged literature professor's unusual and doomed sexual passion/obsession for a seductively precocious pubescent "nymphet" named Lolita. Thanks to the film industry's production code, the film is mostly suggestive, with numerous double entendres and metaphoric sexual situations, while the story has been transformed into a black comedy and murder mystery. The film lacks the element that enabled most readers to understand the novel--Humbert Humbert's exquisite inner voice. As a consequence the film is big, luxurious, and full of a barren, cold humor, yet a visual tour-de-force in elegant black-and-white
The pink panther by
Blake Edwards(
Visual
)
53 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A bumbling, disaster-prone inspector invades a Swiss ski resort and becomes obsessed with capturing a jewel thief hoping to lift the legendary 'Pink Panther' diamond
53 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A bumbling, disaster-prone inspector invades a Swiss ski resort and becomes obsessed with capturing a jewel thief hoping to lift the legendary 'Pink Panther' diamond
A shot in the dark by
Blake Edwards(
Visual
)
56 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The bumbling Inspector Clouseau's attempt to prove the innocence of a voluptuous French maid, the prime suspect in a series of bizarre murders, leads him to a nudist colony and the Parisian mansion of a French millionaire
56 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The bumbling Inspector Clouseau's attempt to prove the innocence of a voluptuous French maid, the prime suspect in a series of bizarre murders, leads him to a nudist colony and the Parisian mansion of a French millionaire
The Pink Panther strikes again by
Blake Edwards(
Visual
)
63 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a nervous breakdown, Chief Inspector Dreyfus builds a criminal organization devoted to the extermination of Inspector Clouseau
63 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a nervous breakdown, Chief Inspector Dreyfus builds a criminal organization devoted to the extermination of Inspector Clouseau
Revenge of the Pink Panther by
Peter Sellers(
Visual
)
55 editions published between 1978 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 991 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspector Clouseau pretends to be dead, adopts various disguises, and heads to Hong Kong to capture a drug lord
55 editions published between 1978 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 991 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspector Clouseau pretends to be dead, adopts various disguises, and heads to Hong Kong to capture a drug lord
Casino Royale by
John Huston(
Visual
)
72 editions published between 1966 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 979 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sir James Bond is persuaded to rejoin Her Majesty's secret service and head an operation to smash SMERSH
72 editions published between 1966 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 979 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sir James Bond is persuaded to rejoin Her Majesty's secret service and head an operation to smash SMERSH
Blake Edwards' The return of the Pink Panther(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1975 and 2006 in English and held by 964 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the priceless Pink Panther diamond is stolen yet again, the inimitable Inspector Jacques Clouseau is saved from an unwilling early retirement and sent off to the country of Lugash to investigate
5 editions published between 1975 and 2006 in English and held by 964 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the priceless Pink Panther diamond is stolen yet again, the inimitable Inspector Jacques Clouseau is saved from an unwilling early retirement and sent off to the country of Lugash to investigate
The ladykillers by
Alexander Mackendrick(
Visual
)
69 editions published between 1955 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 903 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An old lady takes in a lodger, who with four friends commits a robbery. Once she discovers their crime they decide to kill her, but she has other plans
69 editions published between 1955 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 903 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An old lady takes in a lodger, who with four friends commits a robbery. Once she discovers their crime they decide to kill her, but she has other plans
The party by
Blake Edwards(
Visual
)
68 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 839 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Hollywood bigwig is giving a party to which every climber in town wants to be invited. By mistake, an accident-prone Indian actor is invited, and the result is hilarious slapstick and a wicked and shrewd insider's view of Tinseltown
68 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 839 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Hollywood bigwig is giving a party to which every climber in town wants to be invited. By mistake, an accident-prone Indian actor is invited, and the result is hilarious slapstick and a wicked and shrewd insider's view of Tinseltown
The Pink Panther by
Blake Edwards(
Visual
)
46 editions published between 1963 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspector Clouseau pursues a jewel thief, who, in turn, is romantically pursuing Clouseau's wife
46 editions published between 1963 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspector Clouseau pursues a jewel thief, who, in turn, is romantically pursuing Clouseau's wife
The mouse that roared by
Jack Arnold(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1959 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Duchy of Grand Fenwick hopes to get aid from the United States by declaring war and then losing. Little do they expect to win! Sellers stars in three roles
25 editions published between 1959 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Duchy of Grand Fenwick hopes to get aid from the United States by declaring war and then losing. Little do they expect to win! Sellers stars in three roles
Alice's adventures in wonderland(
Visual
)
40 editions published between 1972 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 582 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A colorful musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale, Alice In Wonderland
40 editions published between 1972 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 582 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A colorful musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale, Alice In Wonderland
What's new pussycat by
Clive Donner(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1965 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 505 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A 'zany blend of slapstick gags and madcap comedy' this hilarious romp, starring Peter Sellers, Peter O'Toole, and Woody Allen in his acting and screenwriting debut, is the wildest, wackiest film to emerge from the swingin' 60's
35 editions published between 1965 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 505 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A 'zany blend of slapstick gags and madcap comedy' this hilarious romp, starring Peter Sellers, Peter O'Toole, and Woody Allen in his acting and screenwriting debut, is the wildest, wackiest film to emerge from the swingin' 60's
Trail of the Pink Panther(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1982 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
World famous detective, Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau is missing and so is the Pink Panther diamond. The sixth comedy in Blake Edwards' Pink Panther series
32 editions published between 1982 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
World famous detective, Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau is missing and so is the Pink Panther diamond. The sixth comedy in Blake Edwards' Pink Panther series
Blake Edwards' The Pink Panther film collection(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The bumbling, hilarious Inspector Clouseau is back on the case in this collectable giftset boasting five classic comedies, a bonus DVD and the incomparable comic genius of Peter Sellers!"
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The bumbling, hilarious Inspector Clouseau is back on the case in this collectable giftset boasting five classic comedies, a bonus DVD and the incomparable comic genius of Peter Sellers!"
I'm all right Jack by
John Boulting(
Visual
)
51 editions published between 1959 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Peter Sellers won his only British Academy Award for his career-making performance as Socialist shop steward Fred Kite in this brilliant class-struggle comedy. Ian Carmichael ... co-stars as naive Oxford graduate Stanley Windrush, who is hired as a common worker at his wealthy uncle's missile factory and quickly becomes a pawn in the battle between management and Mr. Kite's labor union. But can both sides stop a complete nitwit from single-handedly destroying the economy while becoming the symbol of integrity for an entire nation?"
51 editions published between 1959 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Peter Sellers won his only British Academy Award for his career-making performance as Socialist shop steward Fred Kite in this brilliant class-struggle comedy. Ian Carmichael ... co-stars as naive Oxford graduate Stanley Windrush, who is hired as a common worker at his wealthy uncle's missile factory and quickly becomes a pawn in the battle between management and Mr. Kite's labor union. But can both sides stop a complete nitwit from single-handedly destroying the economy while becoming the symbol of integrity for an entire nation?"
Tom Thumb by
George Pal(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 1958 and 2011 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tom Thumb, the son of a woodcutter, is only 5 1/2 inches tall. Tom overcomes hard luck and huge obstacles while saving his parents from harm
13 editions published between 1958 and 2011 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tom Thumb, the son of a woodcutter, is only 5 1/2 inches tall. Tom overcomes hard luck and huge obstacles while saving his parents from harm
The world of Henry Orient by
George Roy Hill(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Henry Orient (Sellers), a concert pianist whose life is turned upside-down by two infatuated schoolgirls
28 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Henry Orient (Sellers), a concert pianist whose life is turned upside-down by two infatuated schoolgirls
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Related Identities
- Edwards, Blake 1922-2010 Performer Scenarist Producer Restager Conceptor Director Author of screenplay Author
- Kubrick, Stanley Other Adapter Scenarist Producer Restager Director Author of screenplay Author
- Clouseau, Inspector (Fictitious character)
- MGM Home Entertainment Inc
- Lom, Herbert Costume designer Performer Actor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Publisher Producer
- Niven, David 1910-1983 Other Performer Actor
- Mancini, Henry Conductor Performer Author Musician Composer
- Wynn, Keenan 1916-1986 Other Performer Actor
- United Artists Corporation Producer
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Associated Subjects
Achard, Marcel, Actors Attempted murder Bond, James--(Fictitious character) Business and politics California--Los Angeles--Hollywood China--Hong Kong Clouseau, Inspector (Fictitious character) Cold War (1945-1989) Criminal behavior Criminal investigation Detective and mystery plays Diamonds Diplomatic relations Economic assistance Gardeners George, Peter, Great Britain Intelligence service International relations Jewel thieves Kosinski, Jerzy, Kurnitz, Harry Landladies Male actors Male friendship Man-woman relationships Married people Men--Conduct of life Middle-aged men Motion picture actors and actresses Murder--Investigation Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich, Nuclear warfare Outlaws Parties Savants (Savant syndrome) Sellers, Peter, Ski resorts Social isolation Soviet Union Switzerland Teenage girls Television viewers Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States War Washington (D.C.) Wibberley, Leonard, Widows
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Alternative Names
Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers acteur britannique
Peter Sellers actor y comediante británico
Peter Sellers aktor brytyjski
Peter Sellers anglický herec
Peter Sellers attore britannico
Peter Sellers britanski filmski glumac, komičar i pjevač
Peter Sellers British film actor, comedian and singer
Peter Sellers britisk skuespiller og komiker
Peter Sellers Briton nga aktor iti pelikula, komediante ken kumakanta
Peter Sellers Brits acteur
Peter Sellers engelsk skuespiller
Peter Sellers englantilainen koomikko
Peter Sellers englischer Schauspieler
Peter Sellers pemeran laki-laki asal Britania Raya
Petrus Sellers
Piter Selers
Piter Sellers
Pīters Selerss angļu aktieris, komiķis un dziedātājs
Sellers, Peter 1925-
Sellers Richard Henry
Sellers, Richard Henry 1925-1980
Πίτερ Σέλλερς Άγγλος ηθοποιός, κωμικός
Питер Селерс
Питер Селерс британски филмски глумац, комичар и певач
Питер Селлерс
Питър Селърс
Пітер Селлерс
Селлерс Питер
Պիտեր Սելլերս
סלרס, פיטר
פיטר סלרס
بيتر سلرز
بيتر سلرز ممثل
پیتر سلرز
पीटर सेलर्स
পিটার সেলার্স
ਪੀਟਰ ਸੈਲਰਸ
ಪೀಟರ್ ಸೆಲ್ಲರ್ಸ್
ปีเตอร์ เซลเลอส์
პიტერ სელერსი
피터 셀러스
ピーター・セラーズ
彼得·塞勒斯
彼得斯拉
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