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Peter Sellers (Comedian)

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Comedian

The Resume

    (September 8, 1925-July 24, 1980)
    Famous for playing Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther movie series
    Starred in 'Dr. Strangelove (1964),' 'Casino Royale (1967),' 'Murder By Death (1976)' 'Being There (1979)' and other films
    Regular performer on BBC radio's 'The Goon Show (1951-60)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He was neurotically unpredictable (or 'eccentric,' as the Brits would say).
    He could be a jerk to family and friends.
    His official website describes him as 'an obsessive perfectionist' who 'often behaved like a child, throwing tantrums and demanding his wives' undivided attention.'
    He crushed his little daughter's feelings by giving away her prized pony, Buttercup, to Princess Margaret Rose Windsor.
    He was married four times.
    He went to 'psychic surgeons' in the Philipines to treat his heart disease.
    He often played stereotypical Asian characters with buck teeth and taped eyelids.
    He wore a toupee.
    He was a vegetarian.
    When he did not get along with a co-star he demanded they film their scenes in different rooms.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a comedic genius.
    He ranked #84, in Empire Magazine's Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time.
    He was a master of disguises and impressions.
    He owned a vast array of far-out gadgets, including a mechanical elephant.
    He was Vice President of the London Judo Society.
    He thought he saw God during a near-death experience.
    He died of a heart attack (1980).

Credit: JinnFiend


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 22 Votes: 9.09% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 73 Votes: 45.21% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 32 Votes: 28.12% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 77 Votes: 41.56% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 45 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 29 Votes: 41.38% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 15 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 51 Votes: 50.98% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 75 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 116 Votes: 45.69% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 79 Votes: 44.30% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 193 Votes: 35.75% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 75 Votes: 42.67% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 197 Votes: 46.70% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 334 Votes: 43.11% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 365 Votes: 43.29% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 447 Votes: 42.73% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 775 Votes: 45.68% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1395 Votes: 41.36% Annoying