Peter Shaffer
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- May 15, 1926 in Liverpool, England, UK
- Died
- June 6, 2016
- Active Years
- 1957–2025 (69 Years)
- Total Credits
- 16 credits in database
Biography
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[1] TMDB: Peter Shaffer (Sir Peter Levin Sh). English playwright, screenwriter, novelist. Known for writing. 13 known credits. Birthday: May 15, 1926. Death: June 6, 2016 (90 years old). Place of birth: Liverpool, England, UK.
[2] IMDb: Amadeus (1984) - Peter Shaffer.
[3] Wikipedia: Sir Peter Levin Shaffer (15 May 1926 – 6 June 2016). English playwright, screenwriter, novelist. Best-known works: Equus (1973).
[4] Wikiwand: Five Finger Exercise by Peter Shaffer.
[5] Facebook: Amadeus (1984) is based on his 1979 stage play Amadeus. Set in Vienna.
Name: Sir Peter Levin Shaffer.
Profession: English playwright, screenwriter, and novelist.
Birth: May 15, 1926, in Liverpool, England, UK.
Death: June 6, 2016 (age 90).
Notable Works: Equus (1973), Amadeus (1979 stage play, 1984 film), Five Finger Exercise.
Credits: 13 known credits.
Draft 1: Sir Peter Levin Shaffer was an English playwright, screenwriter
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Peter Shaffer (Writing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
[1] TMDB: Peter Shaffer was an English playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. Known for writing. 13 known credits. Birthday: May 15, 1926. Death: June 6, 2016 (90 years old). Place of Birth: Liverpool, England, UK. Also known as Sir Peter Levin Sh.
[2] IMDb: Amadeus (1984) involves Shaffer.
[3] Wikipedia: Sir Peter Levin Shaffer (15 May 1926 – 6 June 2016) was an English playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. Best-known works include the play Equus (1973).
[4] Wikiwand: Five Finger Exercise by Peter Shaffer. Directed by Anthony Page.
[5] Facebook: Amadeus (1984) is based on his 1979 stage play Amadeus. Set in Vienna.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Sir Peter Levin Shaffer was an English playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. Born in Liverpool, England, on May 15, 1926, he died on June 6, 2016, at the age of 90. His career included 13 known credits in writing.
Paragraph 2: Notable Works.
Shaffer is recognized for several notable works. His best-known plays include Equus, written in 1973, and Amadeus, which was a stage play in 1979. The stage play Amadeus is set in Vienna. The work was also adapted into a film in 1984. Another of his works is titled Five Finger Exercise.
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Sir Peter Levin Shaffer was an English playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. Born in Liverpool, England, on May 15, 1926, he passed away on June 6, 2016, at the age of 90. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his work in writing, with 13 known credits.
Shaffer is best known for several major works. His notable plays include Equus, which was written in 1973, and Amadeus. The stage play Amadeus was written in 1979 and is set in Vienna. This work was later adapted into a film in 1984. Additionally, his credits include the work Five Finger Exercise.
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"Sir Peter Levin Shaffer was an English playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. Born in Liverpool, England, on May 15, 1926, he passed away on June 6, 2016, at the age of 90. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his work in writing, with 13 known credits.
Shaffer is best known for several major works. His notable plays include Equus, which was written in 1973, and Amadeus. The stage play Amadeus was written in 1979 and is set in Vienna. This work was later adapted into a film in 1984. Additionally, his credits include the work Five Finger Exercise."
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Career timeline
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
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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.
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Peter Shaffer has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2025.
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