Peter Benchley
Writing • Born 1940-05-08 – Died 2006-02-11
Writing1New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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.
Filmography
14 credits
The Shark Is Still Working
Movie • 2009
Self
In the Teeth of Jaws
Movie • 1997
Self
The Making of 'Jaws'
Movie • 1995
Self
Jaws
Movie • 1975
Interviewer
Hunters of the Reef
Movie • 1978
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Movie • 1994
Frank Crowninshield
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Movie • 2025
Self
The View
TV • 1997
Self
E! True Hollywood Story
TV • 1996
I Love the '70s
TV • 2003
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self
Expedition Earth
TV • 1990
Self (Host)
Creature
TV • 1998
Exec's Buddy
The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961
Self