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NAME: Peter Shaffer
OCCUPATION: Playwright
BIRTH DATE: May 15, 1926 (Age: 87)
EDUCATION: St. Paul's, Cambridge, Trinity College, Cambridge
PLACE OF BIRTH: Liverpool, England
Full Name: Sir Peter Levin Shaffer
ZODIAC SIGN: Taurus

Best Known For

Peter Shaffer is a British playwright, the author of several award-winning plays - some of which were adapted for the screen, including Five Finger Exercise.

Peter Shaffer biography

Profile

British playwright Peter Shaffer was educated at Cambridge before working as in publishing and book reviews. His first play, Five-Finger Exercise, garnered incredible reviews and practically secured his reputation overnight. He has authored several other award-winning plays - some of which were adapted for the screen, including The Royal Hunt of the Sun and Amadeus, which one eight Oscars.

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