Peter Benchley

Writing

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.

Filmography 16

Movies (8)

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
2025
Self
The Shark Is Still Working
2009
Self
Great White Deep Trouble
2000
In the Teeth of Jaws
1997
Self
The Making of 'Jaws'
1995
Self
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
1994
Frank Crowninshield
Hunters of the Reef
1978
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Jaws
1975
Interviewer

Shows (8)

I Love the '70s
2003
Creature
1998
Exec's Buddy
The View
1997
Self
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Expedition Earth
1990
Self (Host)
Film '72
1971
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self