Peter Benchley
WritingMay 8, 1940— February 11, 2006 (age 65)
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.
Movies
(7 total)
Jaws
19757.7
as Interviewer
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
19945.8
as Frank Crowninshield
The Making of 'Jaws'
19956.7
as Self
In the Teeth of Jaws
19978.0
as Self
Hunters of the Reef
19785.5
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
TV Shows
(7 total)
The View
19974.3
as Self
Creature
19984.8
as Exec's Buddy
The Mike Douglas Show
19615.4
as Self
Expedition Earth
199010.0
as Self (Host)