Personal Info
Known For:
Writing
Birthday:
May 8, 1940
Place of Birth:
New York City, New York, USA
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Peter Benchley
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story | Self |
| 2009 | The Shark Is Still Working | Self |
| 1997 | In the Teeth of Jaws | Self |
| 1995 | The Making of 'Jaws' | Self |
| 1994 | Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle | Frank Crowninshield |
| 1978 | Hunters of the Reef | Bus Passenger (uncredited) |
| 1975 | Jaws | Interviewer |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | I Love the '70s | |
| 1998 | Creature | Exec's Buddy |
| 1997 | The View | Self |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story | |
| 1990 | Expedition Earth | Self (Host) |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self |