Quick Facts
Born:
1940-05-08
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
14 Total Roles
Peter Benchley
Writing
The MovieWise Take
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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
Jaws
Interviewer
The View
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
E! True Hollywood Story
Self
Creature
Exec's Buddy
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Frank Crowninshield
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Self
The Making of 'Jaws'
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | The Shark Is Still Working MOVIE | Self |
| 2003 | I Love the '70s TV | Self |
| 1998 | Creature TV | Exec's Buddy |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self |
| 1997 | In the Teeth of Jaws MOVIE | Self |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Self |
| 1995 | The Making of 'Jaws' MOVIE | Self |
| 1994 | Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle MOVIE | Frank Crowninshield |
| 1990 | Expedition Earth TV | Self (Host) |