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Anthony Shaffer (I) (1926–2001)

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

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(age 75) in London, England, UK

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Known For

Sleuth
Sleuth Writer
(1972)
Frenzy
Frenzy Writer
(1972)
The Wicker Man
The Wicker Man Writer
(1973)
Death on the Nile
Death on the Nile Writer
(1978)
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 2022 Tiktiki (TV Series) (6 episodes)
- The Final Showdown (2022)
- The Interrogation (2022)
- The Cop (2022)
- The Game (2022)
- The Plot (2022)
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 2007 Sleuth (adapted from the play by)
 2006 The Wicker Man (1973 screenplay)
 1993 Sommersby (story)
 1988 Appointment with Death (screenplay)
 1982 Evil Under the Sun (screenplay)
 1978 Absolution (screenplay)
 1978 Death on the Nile (screenplay)
 1974 Murder on the Orient Express (uncredited)
 1973 The Wicker Man (screenplay)
 1972 Sleuth (play) / (screenplay)
 1972 Frenzy (screenplay by)
 1971 Cry of the Penguins (screenplay)
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Other Works:

(January 11 to February 19, 1972) His play, "Sleuth," was performed at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Anthony Quayle and Donal Donnelly in the cast. Clifford Williams was director. Carl Toms was set designer. See more »

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Diane Cilento  (his death) | See more »
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Identical twin of Peter Shaffer See more »
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