Writing
Peter Benchley
New York City, New York, USABorn 1940
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.
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Films
6
TV Shows
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Crew Credits
Known For
13 Credits
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
The View
as Self
1997
Jaws
as Interviewer
1975
Creature
as Exec's Buddy
1998
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Expedition Earth
as Self (Host)
1990
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
as Self
2025
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
as Frank Crowninshield
1994
The Shark Is Still Working
as Self
2009
In the Teeth of Jaws
as Self
1997
Hunters of the Reef
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
1978
