Peter Sellars - Actor Profile

Peter Sellars

Directing
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
16Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 27, 1957
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Peter Sellars Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Peter Sellars reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Peter Sellars's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Peter Sellars's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Erbarme dich - Matthäus Passion Stories, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Peter Sellars Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Sellars's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Erbarme dich - Matthäus Passion Stories (2015) movie poster
★9.0

Erbarme dich - Matthäus Passion Stories: Erbarme dich - Matthäus Passion Stories is a labyrinthine narrative in which notables such as Peter Sellars, Emio Greco,

Erbarme dich - Matthäus Passion Stories

2015•Documentary
★8.0
SIMON! The Joy of Conducting (2025) movie poster
★8.0

SIMON! The Joy of Conducting: “As I child, I always had music in my head. I thought everybody did,” the legendary conductor Sir Simon Rattle recalls.

SIMON! The Joy of Conducting

2025•Documentary
★7.5
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019) movie poster
★7.5

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am: This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes s

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

2019•Documentary
★6.6
Foreigners Out! Schlingensief's Container (2002) movie poster
★6.6

Foreigners Out! Schlingensief's Container: FOREIGNERS OUT! SCHLINGENSIEFS CONTAINER is a thrilling, insightful, funny chronicle and reflection of one of he biggest

Foreigners Out! Schlingensief's Container

2002•Documentary
★6.4
King Lear (1988) movie poster
★6.4

King Lear: A descendant of Shakespeare tries to restore his plays in a world rebuilding itself after the Chernobyl catastrophe obli

King Lear

1988•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Peter Sellars has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 SIMON! The Joy of Conducting Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Jedermann auf der Weltbühne – 100 Jahre Salzburger Festspiele Self Flop Similar →
2020 DAU. Cinema Self Flop Similar →
2019 Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Franco Zeffirelli: Directing from Life Himself Flop Similar →
2015 Reza Abdoh: Theater Visionary Self Flop Similar →
2015 Erbarme dich - Matthäus Passion Stories Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Britten: Nocturne Himself Flop Similar →
2006 Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams Self Flop Similar →
2004 Peter Sellars: A Portrait Self Flop Similar →
2003 Alice Waters and Her Delicious Revolution Self Flop Similar →
2002 Foreigners Out! Schlingensief's Container Himself Hit Similar →
2000 John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music Self Flop Similar →
1990 Destination Mozart: A Night at the Opera with Peter Sellars - Flop Similar →
1988 King Lear William Shakespeare Junior the Fifth Average Similar →
1987 Happy New Year Dinner Guest Average Similar →

Peter Sellars - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Sellars?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Sellars is "Erbarme dich - Matthäus Passion Stories" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Peter Sellars acted in?

Peter Sellars has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Sellars?

Other notable films include "SIMON! The Joy of Conducting", "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am", and "Foreigners Out! Schlingensief's Container".

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