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Peter Prince

b. 1942

British writer

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Born 1942. Peter Prince is a British novelist and film screenwriter.

Peter Prince (born 10 May 1942) is a British novelist. He was born in England and studied in America. His first novel Play Things won the Somerset Maugham Award in 1973. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special for his work on the 1980 BBC miniseries Oppenheimer. His 1983 novel The Good Father was adapted into a 1985 film of the same name starring Anthony Hopkins. His latest novel Adam Runaway was published in 2005.

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Somerset Maugham Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Prince?

British writer

When was Peter Prince born?

Peter Prince was born on 10 May 1942.

What is Peter Prince's occupation?

Peter Prince is a novelist and film screenwriter.

What nationality is Peter Prince?

Peter Prince is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Peter Prince

Β· Wikidata: Q7176452

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