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Peter Shaffer
Writing
Born May 15, 1926 · Liverpool, England, UK
Died June 6, 2016
Also known as Sir Peter Levin Shaffer
Biography
Peter Shaffer was an English playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. He wrote numerous award-winning plays, most notably Equus and Amadeus, of which several were adapted into films.
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1985
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
- honorary doctor of the University of Bath
- Knight Bachelor
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- Tony Award — Best Play · 1990 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1985 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1978 · nominated
