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 and Amadeus, 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.
Peter Shaffer
playwright and screenwriter
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English playwright and screenwriter
Peter Shaffer's Historical Timeline
Peter Shaffer is born
Peter Shaffer, English playwright and screenwriter, known for english playwright and screenwriter, was born on 1926-05-15.
Peter Shaffer's musical "Amadeus" premieres in London
Amadeus is a play by Peter Shaffer which gives a fictional account of the lives of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri, imagining a rivalry between the two at the court of Joseph...
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Peter Shaffer is born
Peter Shaffer, English playwright and screenwriter, known for english playwright and screenwriter, was born on 1926-05-15.
Peter Shaffer's musical "Amadeus" premieres in London
Amadeus is a play by Peter Shaffer which gives a fictional account of the lives of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri, imagining a rivalry between the two at the court of Joseph...
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- When was Peter Shaffer born?
- Peter Shaffer was born on 1926-05-15 (English).
- What is Peter Shaffer known for?
- English playwright and screenwriter
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- Peter Shaffer was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Peter Shaffer is born, Peter Shaffer's musical "Amadeus" premieres in London.
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- Peter Shaffer died on 2016-01-01.