Anthony Shaffer(1926-2001)

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Anthony Shaffer was born on 15 May 1926 in Liverpool, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Sleuth (1972), Frenzy (1972) and The Wicker Man (1973). He was married to Diane Cilento and Carolyn Soley. He died on 6 November 2001 in London, England, UK.

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Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win & 6 nominations total

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Sleuth

7.9

Writer

1972

Frenzy

7.4

Writer

1972

The Wicker Man

7.5

Writer

1973

Death on the Nile

7.3

Writer

1978

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Tiktiki
6.7
TV Series
- Writer
- 2022
Sleuth
Podcast Series
- play
- 2020
Sleuth
6.3
- adapted from the play by
- 2007
The Wicker Man
3.8
- Writer (1973 screenplay)
- 2006
Sommersby
6.3
- story
- 1993
Appointment with Death
6.1
- screenplay
- 1988
Evil Under the Sun
7.0
- screenplay by
- 1982
Absolution
6.5
- screenplay
- 1978
Death on the Nile
7.3
- screenplay
- 1978
Murder on the Orient Express
7.2
- Writer (uncredited)
- 1974
The Wicker Man
7.5
- screenplay
- 1973
Sleuth
7.9
- play
- screenplay
- 1972
Frenzy
7.4
- screenplay by
- 1972
Cry of the Penguins
6.5
- screenplay
- 1971

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Born
- May 15, 1926
- Liverpool, England, UK
Died
- November 6, 2001
- London, England, UK(heart attack)
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His play, "Sleuth", was performed at the St. Martin's Theatre (London, England) starring Paul Rogers, Donal Donnelly, Stanley Rushton, Robin Mayf and Liam McNulty.