Peter Benchley
Writing
May 8, 1940
Died February 11, 2006 (65 years old)
New York City, New York, USA
17
Acting Credits
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
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
2025
as Self
7.5
The Shark Is Still Working
2009
as Self
7.3
I Love the '70s
2003
8.2
Great White Deep Trouble
2000
Creature
1998
as Exec's Buddy
4.8
In the Teeth of Jaws
1997
as Self
8
The View
1997
as Self
4.3
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
8.1
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
as Self
8.1
The Making of 'Jaws'
1995
as Self
6.8
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
1994
as Frank Crowninshield
5.9
Expedition Earth
1990
as Self (Host)
10
Hunters of the Reef
1978
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
6.5
Jaws
1975
as Interviewer
7.7
Film '72
1971
as Self
5.1
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
7.5
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
5.8