The name of the movie that we believe David Nivens (from the pink panther) starred in the 80's or 90's, he was a simple gardener and whenever he was asked a question, he would always answer in 'gardening terms and words'. He then became famous for this and went into the political arena. Is this called the 'Gardener'?

You may be thinking of 'Being There' starring Peter Sellers (Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther).

This is definitely 'Being There' with Peter Sellers. The character was called 'Chance, the gardener', but this was misheard as 'Chancey Gardener'.

mibmob says:

I think you mean Peter Sellars and the film was 'Being There'

Mon Mar 25 04:45:42 CST 2002 (Delete Entry)

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finlady says:

Peter Sellers appeared in Pink Panther movies, not David Nivens. The movie you are thinking about is 'Being There' starring Peter Sellers. Early in the movie he introduces himself as Chance...the gardener, and is misunderstood and the people thought he said Chauncey Gardener. Just go into Google and type in 'Peter Sellers movie, 'Being There'. and a few sites come up telling the story of the movie. Hope this helps you.

Mon Mar 25 06:47:56 CST 2002 (Delete Entry)

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gatsby722 says:

David Niven was his name, not Nivens. And Peter Sellers is 'The Pink Panther' actor who went on to an Oscar nominated role in 'Being There'. Don't mean to nitpick on spelling---just wanted to correct.

Mon Mar 25 08:26:19 CST 2002 (Delete Entry)

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Just to complete the circle

David Niven played the Thief in the Pink Panther film.