Peter Benchley
Born
May 8, 1940
Died
February 11, 2006 (65 years old)
Known For
Writing
Place of Birth
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.
Known For
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
Self
7.2
2009
I Love the '70s
(1 episode)
8.5
2003
The View
Self · (1 episode)
4.5
1997
In the Teeth of Jaws
Self
8.0
1997
E! True Hollywood Story
(1 episode)
8.1
1996
The Making of 'Jaws'
Self
6.7
1995
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Frank Crowninshield
5.8
1994
Expedition Earth
Self (Host) · (1 episode)
10.0
1990
Hunters of the Reef
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
5.5
1978
Jaws
Interviewer
7.7
1975
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (1 episode)
7.4
1962