Peter Benchley
Known for WritingBorn 1940-05-08 — died 2006-02-11New 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
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