'' The Pink Panther '' was released in the UK in January 1964 and received a mixed reception from the critics , although Penelope Gilliatt , writing in '' The Observer '' , remarked that Sellers had a " flawless sense of mistiming " in a performance that was " one of the most delicate studies in accident-proneness since the silents " . Despite the views of the critics , the film was one of the top ten grossing films of the year . The role earned Sellers a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy at the 22nd Golden Globe Awards , and for a Best British Actor award at the 18th British Academy Film Awards
18th British Academy Film Awards
18th British Academy Film Awards
Peter Sellers