Peter Benchley
Writing
1940-05-08 · New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography(15)
movieJaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
as Self · 2025 · 7.5
movieThe Shark Is Still Working
as Self · 2009 · 7.3
tvI Love the '70s
as · 2003 · 8.2
tvCreature
as Exec's Buddy · 1998 · 4.8
tvThe View
as Self · 1997 · 4.4
movieIn the Teeth of Jaws
as Self · 1997 · 8.0
tvE! True Hollywood Story
as · 1996 · 8.2
movieThe Making of 'Jaws'
as Self · 1995 · 6.8
movieMrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
as Frank Crowninshield · 1994 · 5.9
tvExpedition Earth
as Self (Host) · 1990 · 10.0
movieHunters of the Reef
as Bus Passenger (uncredited) · 1978 · 6.5
movieJaws
as Interviewer · 1975 · 7.7
tvFilm '72
as Self · 1971 · 4.7
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self · 1962 · 7.5
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
as Self · 1961 · 5.8