One of the best actors who ever graced the silver screen, and prior to that, a British recording artist, whose work is a cornerstone of modern British comedy.

One of his best movies is Kubrick's Dr.Strangelove or: how I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb, in which he played three distinct roles: Captain Mandrake, President Muffley and Dr. Strangelove.

His other best known role was Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther films. Clouseau also popped up in non-PP movies such as 1964's A shot in the dark.