Peter Benchley
Known for: Writing
Born: May 7, 1940 in New York City, New York, USA - Died: February 10, 2006
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
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The Shark Is Still Working
Self
In the Teeth of Jaws
Self
The Making of 'Jaws'
Self
Jaws
Interviewer
Hunters of the Reef
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Frank Crowninshield
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Self
The View
Self
E! True Hollywood Story
I Love the '70s
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Expedition Earth
Self (Host)
Creature
Exec's Buddy
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Jaws 2
Screenplay
The Deep
Novel
The Island
Screenplay
The Great Houdinis
Writer
Jaws: The Revenge
Characters
Cruel Jaws
Story
Jaws 3-D
Characters
The Beast
Novel
Amazon
Executive Producer