Plaque

Peter Sellers

Inscription

Peter Sellers, 1925 - 1980, Goon and comic actor, lived here, 1936 - 1940.
The Dead Comics Society

This was the first plaque erected by the Dead Comics Society. From BCS: "A modest profit was made and funds given to St Aloysius' College {local school attended by Sellers} to fund an annual Peter Sellers prize for humorous writing, which continues to this day {2017}."

Site: Peter Sellers (1 memorial)

N6, Muswell Hill Road, 10

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Peter Sellers

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Peter Sellers

Goon and comic actor. Born Portsmouth to a couple of variety entertainers. Th...

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Peter Sellers

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British Comedy Society / Dead Comics Society

Originated in the front room of John Gatenbys' family home in Highgate, durin...

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