The Life and Death of Peter Sellers_
"Never judge a man by his cover."
The turbulent personal and professional life of actor Peter Sellers (1925-1980), from his beginnings as a comic performer on BBC Radio to his huge success as one of the greatest film comedians of all time; an obsessive artist so dedicated to his work that neglected his loved ones and sacrificed part of his own personality to convincingly create that of his many memorable characters.
Starring
Geoffrey Rush, Charlize Theron, John Lithgow
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Life and Death of Peter Sellers was released 22 years ago in 2004.
Overview
The turbulent personal and professional life of actor Peter Sellers (1925-1980), from his beginnings as a comic performer on BBC Radio to his huge success as...
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 2m.
CAST (20)
Geoffrey Rush
Peter Sellers
Charlize Theron
Britt Ekland
John Lithgow
Blake Edwards
Miriam Margolyes
Peg Sellers
Stephen Fry
Maurice Woodruff
Stanley Tucci
Stanley Kubrick
Emily Watson
Anne Sellers
Henry Goodman
Dennis Selinger
Steve Pemberton
Harry Secombe
Sonia Aquino
Sophia Loren
Alison Steadman
Casting Agent
Edward Tudor-Pole
Spike Milligan
Peter Vaughan
Bill Sellers
Peter Gevisser
Ted Levy
David Robb
Dr. Lyle Wexler
Nigel Havers
David Niven
Mackenzie Crook
Car Salesman
GC
George Cicco
Michael Sellers (3 Yrs)
James Bentley
Michael Sellers (7-10 Yrs)
ED
Eliza Darby
Sarah Sellers
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
122 min (2h 2m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (190 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Life and Death of Peter Sellers about?
The turbulent personal and professional life of actor Peter Sellers (1925-1980), from his beginnings as a comic performer on BBC Radio to his huge success as one of the greatest film comedians of all time; an obsessive artist so dedicated to his work that neglected his loved ones and sacrificed part of his own personality to convincingly create that of his many memorable characters.
How long is The Life and Death of Peter Sellers?
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers has a runtime of 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Who stars in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers?
The cast of The Life and Death of Peter Sellers includes Geoffrey Rush, Charlize Theron, John Lithgow, Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Fry.
What is the rating of The Life and Death of Peter Sellers?
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 190 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Comedy
Romance