
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.

Jaws
1975 · as Interviewer

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
2025 · as Self

Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
1994 · as Frank Crowninshield

The Shark Is Still Working
2009 · as Self

The Making of 'Jaws'
1995 · as Self

In the Teeth of Jaws
1997 · as Self

Hunters of the Reef
1978 · as Bus Passenger (uncredited)

Great White Deep Trouble
2000