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Peter Shaffer
(1926–2016)
Screenwriter
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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Peter Shaffer was a screenwriter from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for Amadeus.
Quick Facts About Peter Shaffer
- Born
- May 15, 1926
- Died
- June 6, 2016
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Profession
- Screenwriter
- Notable works
- Amadeus
- Known for
- Black Comedy
About Peter Shaffer
Sir Peter Levin Shaffer 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.
Biography source: Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
Knight Bachelor
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
honorary doctor of the University of Bath
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