Peter Shaffer
Writing Born May 15, 1926 Died Jun 6, 2016 Liverpool, England, UK 16 credits
Biography
Peter Shaffer works in writing. Born May 15, 1926 in Liverpool, England, UK. Died June 6, 2016. Archytele tracks 16 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Amadeus · Executive Producer
Amadeus · Theatre Play
National Theatre Live: Amadeus · Theatre Play
The Making of 'Amadeus'A Sleuthian Journey with Anthony Shaffer · Thanks
Amadeus · Theatre PlayAmadeus · Screenplay
Equus · WriterEquus · Theatre Play
Peter Shaffer
Follow Me! · ScreenplayFollow Me! · Novel
The Royal Hunt of the Sun · Writer
BBC Play of the Month · Writer
Five Finger Exercise · Theatre Play
Balance of Terror · Theatre Play
Full Filmography
16 titles- Amadeus (2025) Executive Producer
- Amadeus (2018) Theatre Play
- National Theatre Live: Amadeus (2017) Theatre Play
- The Making of 'Amadeus' (2002) as Self - Writer
- A Sleuthian Journey with Anthony Shaffer (2002) Thanks
- Amadeus (1984) Theatre Play
- Amadeus (1984) Screenplay
- Equus (1977) Writer
- Equus (1977) Theatre Play
- Peter Shaffer (1976) as Self
- Follow Me! (1972) Screenplay
- Follow Me! (1972) Novel
- The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969) Writer
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) Writer
- Five Finger Exercise (1962) Theatre Play
- Balance of Terror (1957) Theatre Play
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Shaffer best known for?
Peter Shaffer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Amadeus (1984), Amadeus (1984), Equus (1977), Equus (1977).
When and where was Peter Shaffer born?
Peter Shaffer was born on May 15, 1926 in Liverpool, England, UK. They passed away on June 6, 2016.
How many credits does Peter Shaffer have?
Peter Shaffer has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2025.
What is Peter Shaffer's background in cinema and television?
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.
Peter Shaffer by the numbers
16credits
14films
2TV series
1957–2025active years
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