Ben Schiffer

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Ben Schiffer (born 12 July 1983 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands) is a television writer and playwright. He was one of the main writers of the UK teen drama Skins.

Early life and education

Schiffer read English and History at Trinity College, Dublin, graduating with a First-Class Honours B.A. in 2006.

Career

Schiffer is represented by Josh Varney of 42.

Television work

Schiffer has written for Hot or Not (2006), Brief Encounters (2006), Skins series 1 to 4 (2007-9), and Spooks: Code 9 (2008).

Theatre

Schiffer wrote his first play, Paper Tigers, whilst still at university; the play ran to sell-out crowds at the Edinburgh Fringe.

He has collaboratively written 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover with four other young playwrights.

External links

Ben Schiffer at the Internet Movie Database
Telegraph interview 18 August 2007.
4Talent Magazine interview 22 April 2008.
Vertigo Magazine Spring 2001

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