Peter Benchley
📍Born in New York City, New York, USA
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
The Shark Is Still Working
as Self
In the Teeth of Jaws
as Self
The Making of 'Jaws'
as Self
Jaws
as Interviewer
Hunters of the Reef
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
as Frank Crowninshield
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
as Self
Great White Deep Trouble
The View
as Self
E! True Hollywood Story
I Love the '70s
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
May 8, 1940
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Department
Writing
Popularity
0.9
📊 Career Stats
16
Acting Roles
20
Crew Roles
8
Movies
8
TV Shows