The Life And Death Of Peter Sellers
General Release: 2004
- Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
- Producer: Simon Bosanquet
- Director: Stephen Hopkins
- Executive Producers: George Faber, Charles Pattinson, Freddy DeMann, David M Thompson
- Co-Production: HBO Films / BBC Films
- Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Charlize Theron, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Miriam Margolis, Stephen Fry, Emily Watson, Sonia Aquino
Comic genius, serial adulterer, slavishly devoted son, loyal friend and monster.
Peter Sellers tortured life and comic brilliance are brought to life in this lavish dramatisation. From humble beginnings in the East End of London through the brilliance of his performances as Dr. Strangelove, Clouseau and Chancy Gardner The Life and Death of Peter Sellers tells the story of one of the 20th centuries most complex cinematic stars. Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush not only plays Sellers but also assumes the roles of many of the figures in his life that shaped him.
PRESS
- "Geoffrey Rush is brilliant as Sellers and will be at least nominated for an Oscar" - Jason Solomons, Observer
- "The movie was completely original and I found watching it an incredibly emotional and moving experience. Geoffrey Rush is a genius" - Britt Ekland, The Mail on Sunday
- "It's a contender for the top prize at the festival (Cannes)" - The Independent
AWARDS
- Golden Globe
Nominated, Emily Watson Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television 2005
- Golden Globe
Nominated, Charlize Theron Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television 2005
- Golden Globe
Winner, Geoffrey Rush Best Actor in TV Mini Series or Motion Picture made for TV 2005
- Golden Globe
Winner, Best TV Mini Series or Motion Picture made for TV 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Winner, Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Nominated, Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Nominated, Outstanding Single-Camera Sound Mixing For A Miniseries Or A Movie 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Nominated, Outstanding Sound Editing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Nominated, Outstanding Made For Television Movie 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Nominated, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Winner, Geoffrey Rush Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Nominated, Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series,Miniseries, Movie Or A Special 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Nominated, Outstanding Main Title Design 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Nominated, 7. Outstanding Hairstyling For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Nominated, Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Miniseries Or A Movie 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Winner, Stephen Hopkins Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Nominated, Outstanding Costumes For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Nominated, Outstanding Cinematography For A Miniseries Or Movie 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Nominated, Outstanding Art Direction For A Miniseries, Or Movie 2005
- PrimeTime Emmy
Nominated, Outstanding Casting For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special 2005
- ASC Awards
Nominated, Motion Picture, Mini-Series or Pilot for Television 2005
- Cinema Audio Society Awards
Winner, TV Movies and Mini-Series 2005
- The Costume Designers Guild
Winner, Jill Taylor Fantasy/Period 2005
- C.A.S. Award
Winner, Simon Kaye Production Mixer 2005
- C.A.S. Award
Winner, Rick Ash Re-recording Mixer 2005
- C.A.S. Award
Winner, Adam Jenkins Re-recording Mixer 2005
- Golden Reel Awards: Television
Nominated, Victoria Brazier Supervising ADR Editor: 2005
- Golden Reel Awards: Television
Winner, Anna MacKenzie, Zack Davis ADR Editors 2005
- Golden Reel Awards: Television
Winner, Laura Lovejoy, Zack Davis Dialogue Editors 2005
- Golden Reel Awards: Television
Nominated, Victoria Brazier Supervising Dialogue Editor 2005
- Golden Reel Awards: Television
Nominated, Tim Hands Supervising Sound Editor 2005