In 1980, Peter Sellers CBE, a prominent British actor, comedian, singer, writer, and director, passed away with a net worth of $10 million.
“The Pink Panther” film series (1963–1976) featured a well-known character in the form of Inspector Clouseau.
In the 1950s, Sellers appeared on the BBC Radio comedy program “The Goon Show,” and he boasted more than 80 acting credits, such as “Lolita” (1962), “Dr. Seusen” (1971), and “The Goon Show” (1972).
“Being There” (1979), Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying (1964), and the TV series “And So to Bentley” (1954) and “The Telegoons” (1963–1964). Peter released albums such as “The Best of Sellers” (1958), “Songs for Swingin’ Sellers” (1958), “Peter & Sophia” (1960), “Peter & Sophia” (1960), and “Sellers Market” (1979).
“I Like Money” (1961) and “Fu Manchu” (1980) were both directed by him.
In 1966, Peter was made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
Unfortunately, he died in July 1980 at the age of 54 from a heart attack.