Peter Benchley
Known For
Writing
Born
1940-05-08 in New York City, New York, USA
Died
2006-02-11
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.
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
The View
as Self
Jaws
as Interviewer
Creature
as Exec's Buddy
I Love the '70s
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
as Self
E! True Hollywood Story
Expedition Earth
as Self (Host)
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
as Frank Crowninshield
The Shark Is Still Working
as Self
In the Teeth of Jaws
as Self
Hunters of the Reef
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
The Making of 'Jaws'
as Self