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Anthony Shaffer (writer)
English writer (1926–2001)
Died aged 75TaurusUnited Kingdom
Biography
Anthony Joshua Shaffer (15 May 1926 – 6 November 2001) was an English playwright, screenwriter, novelist, barrister, and advertising executive. He is best remembered for his Tony Award winning play Sleuth (1970) and its acclaimed 1972 film adaptation. His screenplays included Alfred Hitchcock's thriller Frenzy (1972) and the folk horror film The Wicker Man (1973).
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Career highlights
Genres
- detective fiction
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Diane Cilento
- Siblings
- Peter Shaffer
Awards & honours (1)
- Edgar Awards
Quick answers about Anthony Shaffer (writer)
- How old was Anthony Shaffer (writer)?
- Anthony Shaffer (writer) died on November 6, 2001 at the age of 75.
- When is Anthony Shaffer (writer)'s birthday?
- Anthony Shaffer (writer) was born on May 15, 1926.
- Where was Anthony Shaffer (writer) born?
- Anthony Shaffer (writer) was born in Liverpool.
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- Anthony Shaffer (writer)'s zodiac sign is Taurus.
- What is Anthony Shaffer (writer)'s nationality?
- Anthony Shaffer (writer) is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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- Anthony Shaffer (writer) is known as screenwriter, playwright, dramaturge, novelist.
- Who has Anthony Shaffer (writer) been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Anthony Shaffer (writer)'s spouse is or was Diane Cilento.
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