Peter Sellers

Best known as an Actor based on credits in that role in 19 films, with $302,956,921 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #14,317)
Best-known acting roles: Jacques Clouseau (Revenge of the Pink Panther), Jacques Clouseau (The Return of the Pink Panther), Chance - Chauncey Gardiner (Being There), Inspector Sidney Wang (Murder by Death), Jacques Clouseau (The Pink Panther Strikes Again)
Best-known technical roles: The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (Director), The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (Screenwriter)
Born: September 8, 1925
Died: July 24, 1980
Also credited as: Uncredited
                                    

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  4. Technical Credits

Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorLeading6$87,557,734$96,978$87,654,712
Supporting1$22,744,718$19,000,000$41,744,718
Lead Ensemble Member1$23,213$19,273$42,486
Documentary Subject1$0$0$0
(Unclassified)10$173,514,802$203$173,515,005
In Technical RolesDirector2$10,697,276$0$10,697,276
Screenwriter1$10,697,276$0$10,697,276

Career Trend

This graph shows Peter Sellers’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,707 $87,580,947
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,489 $283,840,467
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) 6,791 $116,251
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 41,601-41,700) 41,661 $19,116,454
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,573 $87,697,198
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,301-14,400) 14,317 $302,956,921
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,132 $10,697,276
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,837 $10,697,276
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,402 $10,697,276
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,896 $10,697,276

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New on Disc: Come and See Will Come to You

June 30th, 2020

Come and See

The pandemic continues to have an adverse effect on the entertainment industry as a whole, including the home market, with the result that there are no major releases to talk about this week. There are some smaller releases, like The Ghost of Peter Sellers and The Short History of the Long Road, that are worth checking out. Orca: The Killer Whale! is in the “So bad it’s good” camp. That leaves Come and See: The Criterion Collection as the clear winner for Pick of the Week. More...

VOD Releases: Trolls Begin a New Tour on VOD

June 24th, 2020

Trolls World Tour

Trolls World Tour is easily the biggest release on this week’s list. In fact, it is bigger than the rest of the films combined. That said, while it should entertain kids, it isn’t the best release. The best is a two-way tie between The Ghost of Peter Sellers and Tokyo Olympiad—two documentaries that are worth checking out. More...

Home Market Releases for June 27th, 2017

June 27th, 2017

T2 Trainspotting

It’s a really slow week on the home market. (Next week is even worse. ) The Fate of the Furious is the biggest release of the week, but it is only coming out on Video on Demand, so I would wait. The biggest release of the week is Power Rangers, but it feels like a pilot to a TV show and not a self-contained movie. The best new release of the week is T2: Trainspotting and the Blu-ray Combo Pack. That said, if you don’t have Home Movies yet, then buy the Complete Series right now. More...

All Acting Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Mar 27, 2020The Ghost of Peter Sel… Himself
May 28, 2019Penny Points to Paradise
Dec 17, 1982Trail of the Pink Panther Jacques Clouseau $7,201,697$7,201,697
Aug 8, 1980The Fiendish Plot of D… Dennis Nayland Sm… $10,697,276$10,697,276
Dec 19, 1979Being There Chance - Chauncey… $30,177,511$95$30,177,606
May 25, 1979The Prisoner of Zenda Rudolf IV/Rudolf … $7,000,000$7,000,000
Jul 21, 1978Revenge of the Pink Pa… Jacques Clouseau $37,337,746$37,337,746
Dec 15, 1976The Pink Panther Strik… Jacques Clouseau $33,833,201$33,833,201
1976Murder by Death Inspector Sidney … $32,511,047$32,511,047
May 16, 1975The Return of the Pink… Jacques Clouseau $41,833,347$77$41,833,424
Apr 4, 1968The Party $126$126
Apr 28, 1967Casino Royale Evelyn Temble $22,744,718$19,000,000$41,744,718
Jun 22, 1965What's New Pussycat Dr. Fritz Fassbender $18,820,000$18,820,000
Jun 23, 1964A Shot in the Dark Jacques Clouseau $12,368,234$12,368,234
Mar 20, 1964The Pink Panther Jacques Clouseau $10,878,107$10,878,107
Jan 29, 1964Dr. Strangelove Various roles $9,164,370$96,883$9,261,253
Sep, 1962Mr. Topaze
Jun 13, 1962Lolita Various roles $9,250,000$9,250,000
Feb 20, 1956The Ladykillers Harry $23,213$19,273$42,486
 
Averages $18,922,698$3,186,076$18,934,808
Totals 19 $283,840,467$19,116,454$302,956,921


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
May 28, 2019Penny Points to Paradise
Dec 19, 1979Being There $30,177,511$30,177,606100.0%
Jul 21, 1978Revenge of the Pink Pa… $37,337,746$37,337,746100.0%
Mar 20, 1964The Pink Panther $10,878,107$10,878,107100.0%
Jan 29, 1964Dr. Strangelove $9,164,370$9,261,25399.0%
Sep, 1962Mr. Topaze
Feb 20, 1956The Ladykillers 3$23,213$42,48654.6%
 
Averages n/a3$17,516,189$17,539,44090.7%
Totals 7 $87,580,947$87,697,198


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Apr 28, 1967Casino Royale $22,744,718$41,744,71854.5%
 
Averages n/an/a$22,744,718$41,744,71854.5%
Totals 1 $22,744,718$41,744,718

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,707 $87,580,947
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 43,401-43,500) 43,472 $22,744,718
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,781 $283,840,467
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,269 $110,325,665
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,489 $283,840,467
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) 6,791 $116,251
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 39,401-39,500) 39,462 $19,000,000
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 38,801-38,900) 38,893 $19,116,328
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,566 $19,116,251
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 41,601-41,700) 41,661 $19,116,454
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,573 $87,697,198
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 42,801-42,900) 42,846 $41,744,718
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) 12,893 $302,956,795
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,367 $129,441,916
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,301-14,400) 14,317 $302,956,921
Highest Grossing Stars of 1980 at the Domestic Box Office 24 162
Highest Grossing Stars of 1981 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 102 75
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,444 $48,239,066
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 701-800) 740 $39,341,881
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,793 $19,273
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,655 $96,978
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,096 $48,258,339
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,003 $39,438,859
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,326 $87,580,947
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,154 $116,251
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,096 $87,697,198
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) 854 $87,580,947
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,471 $116,251
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,386 $87,697,198
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 401-500) 468 $78,416,577
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Black Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 250 $9,164,370
Top International Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,162 $19,368
Top International Leading Stars for Black Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) 390 $96,883
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) 715 $78,435,945
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Black Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) 306 $9,261,253
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 701-800) 714 $76,679,627
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Not Rated Movies (Rank 101-200) 127 $10,901,320
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,593 $96,978
Top International Leading Stars for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,034 $19,273
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 975 $76,776,605
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Not Rated Movies (Rank 501-600) 593 $10,920,593
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 801-900) 814 $9,164,370
Top Domestic Leading Stars for MGM Movies (Rank 201-300) 234 $10,878,107
Top International Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 701-800) 750 $96,883
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 801-900) 849 $9,261,253
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for MGM Movies (Rank 201-300) 241 $10,878,107

All Technical Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Aug 8, 1980The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu… Director
Screenwriter		 $10,697,276$10,697,276
Sep, 1962Mr. Topaze Director
 
Averages $10,697,276n/a$10,697,276
Totals 2 $10,697,276n/a$10,697,276


Director Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Aug 8, 1980The Fiendish Plot of D… $2,399,109465$10,697,276$10,697,276100.0%
Sep, 1962Mr. Topaze
 
Averages $2,399,109465$10,697,276$10,697,276100.0%
Totals 2 $10,697,276$10,697,276


Writer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Aug 8, 1980The Fiendish Plot of D… $2,399,109465$10,697,276$10,697,276100.0%
 
Averages $2,399,109465$10,697,276$10,697,276100.0%
Totals 1 $10,697,276$10,697,276

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,132 $10,697,276
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,837 $10,697,276
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,402 $10,697,276
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,896 $10,697,276