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Peter Shaffer

Biography

Peter Shaffer

Writer Actor Producer

Born
May 15, 1926
Age at death
90 years old
Place of birth
Liverpool, England, UK
Years active
1965 – 2025
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8

Credits

4

Movies

3

TV series

61

Years active

7.5

Avg. rating

0

Awards won

The life and career of Peter Shaffer

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Career timeline

  1. 1926 · Born

    Born in Liverpool, England, UK

  2. 1965 · Screen debut

    BBC Play of the Month (TV)

  3. 1977 · Breakthrough

    Equus (Movie)

  4. 2016 · Died

    June 6, 2016

  5. 2025 · Latest release

    Amadeus (TV)

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Drama5
  • Documentary1
  • Talk1
  • History1
  • Music1
  • Comedy1
Highest-rated title Amadeus 1984 8.0 Most popular title Amadeus 1984 8.0

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1978 The South Bank Show TV
  1. 1984 Amadeus Movie
  2. 1972 Follow Me! Movie
  1. 1977 Equus Movie
  2. 1969 The Royal Hunt of the Sun Movie
  3. 1965 BBC Play of the Month TV
  1. 2025 Amadeus TV
  1. 1972 Follow Me! Movie

Quick facts

When did Peter Shaffer die?

Peter Shaffer died on June 6, 2016 at the age of 90.

Where was Peter Shaffer born?

Peter Shaffer was born in Liverpool, England, UK.

What was Peter Shaffer’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Peter Shaffer is BBC Play of the Month (1965).

How many movies and series has Peter Shaffer made?

Our catalogue lists 7 titles for Peter Shaffer: 4 movies and 3 TV series.

What is Peter Shaffer’s highest-rated title?

Among titles with enough votes, Amadeus has the highest audience rating, with 8.0/10 on TMDB.

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