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Peter Benchley
Born
8 May 1940
Died
11 February 2006
Place
New York City, New York, USA
Writing

Peter Benchley

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.

As actor

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025 · Self
The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working

2009 · Self
Great White Deep Trouble

Great White Deep Trouble

2000
In the Teeth of Jaws

In the Teeth of Jaws

1997 · Self
The Making of 'Jaws'

The Making of 'Jaws'

1995 · Self
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle

Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle

1994 · Frank Crowninshield
Hunters of the Reef

Hunters of the Reef

1978 · Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Jaws

Jaws

1975 · Interviewer