Peter Benchley
Writing · 65 years old
New York City, New York, USA
Peter Bradford Benchley (May 8, 1940 – February 12, 2006) was an American author, best known for his novel Jaws and its subsequent film adaptation, the latter co-written by Benchley (with Carl Gottlieb) and directed by Steven Spielberg. Several more of his works were also adapted for cinema, including The Deep, The Island, Beast, and White Shark.
Known For
Expedition Earth
Self (Host)
E! True Hollywood Story
In the Teeth of Jaws
Self
Jaws
Interviewer
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Self
The Shark Is Still Working
Self
The Making of 'Jaws'
Self
Hunters of the Reef
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Frank Crowninshield
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Creature
Exec's Buddy
The View
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