Anthony Shaffer

writer, barrister and advertising executive from England
Person human Q573997
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Summary

Anthony Shaffer was born on May 15, 1926[1], in Liverpool[2]. He died on November 6, 2001[3], in London[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], playwright[6], dramaturge[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,040 views/month, #6,786 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital[10]
  • Date of death: November 5, 2001[11]
  • Place of burial: Highgate Cemetery[12]
  • Spouse: Diane Cilento[13]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14]
  • Educated at: Trinity College[15]
  • Award received: Edgar Awards[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Genre: detective fiction[18]
  • Commons category: Anthony Shaffer (writer)[19]
  • Cause of death: myocardial infarction[20]
  • Family name: Shaffer[21]
  • Given name: Anthony[22], Joshua[23]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
  • Birth name: Anthony Joshua Shaffer[26]
  • Name in native language: Anthony Shaffer[27]
  • Sibling: Peter Shaffer[28]

Why It Matters

Anthony Shaffer has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Anthony Shaffer born?

Anthony Shaffer was born in Liverpool[2].

Where did Anthony Shaffer die?

Anthony Shaffer died in London[4].

Who was Anthony Shaffer married to?

Anthony Shaffer's spouses include Diane Cilento[13].

What did Anthony Shaffer do for work?

Anthony Shaffer worked as a screenwriter[5], playwright[6], dramaturge[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Anthony Shaffer go to school?

Anthony Shaffer was educated at Trinity College[15].

What awards did Anthony Shaffer receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0240062-Shaffer-Anthony-19262001
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Anthony, Joshua
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