Peter Benchley
Known for Writing · 14 credits
- Born
- 1940-05-08
- Died
- 2006-02-11
- Place of birth
- 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
TV Shows (7)
Movies (7)
Jaws
1975
as Interviewer
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
1994
as Frank Crowninshield
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
2025
as Self
The Making of 'Jaws'
1995
as Self
The Shark Is Still Working
2009
as Self
In the Teeth of Jaws
1997
as Self
Hunters of the Reef
1978
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
About 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. With 14 credits spanning from 1961 to 2025, Peter Benchley has appeared in 7 films and 7 TV shows.
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Most Popular Peter Benchley Movies
- Jaws (1975) — as Interviewer
- Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994) — as Frank Crowninshield
- Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025) — as Self
- The Making of 'Jaws' (1995) — as Self
- The Shark Is Still Working (2009) — as Self
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