Peter Shaffer
English playwright and screenwriter (1926–2016)
Died aged 90TaurusUnited Kingdom
Biography
Sir Peter Levin Shaffer (15 May 1926 – 6 June 2016) was an English playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. His best-known works are the plays Equus (1973) and Amadeus (1979), both of which earned him the Tony Award for Best Play. They were later adapted for the screen by Shaffer himself in 1977 and 1984, respectively. He was nominated for an Academy Award for both screenplays, winning for Amadeus, which also earned him a Golden Globe Award. Shaffer also earned nominations for two BAFTA Awards and a Laurence Olivier Award.
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Career highlights
Notable works
- Black Comedy
Family
- Siblings
- Anthony Shaffer
Awards & honours (5)
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Knight Bachelor
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
- honorary doctor of the University of Bath
Quick answers about Peter Shaffer
- How old was Peter Shaffer?
- Peter Shaffer died on June 6, 2016 at the age of 90.
- When is Peter Shaffer's birthday?
- Peter Shaffer was born on May 15, 1926.
- Where was Peter Shaffer born?
- Peter Shaffer was born in Liverpool.
- What is Peter Shaffer's zodiac sign?
- Peter Shaffer's zodiac sign is Taurus.
- What is Peter Shaffer's nationality?
- Peter Shaffer is a citizen of United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
- What does Peter Shaffer do?
- Peter Shaffer is known as screenwriter, playwright, dramaturge, literary critic.
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