Writing · New York City, New York, USA · Born May 8, 1940
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.
MovieJaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
2025
as Self
MovieThe Shark Is Still Working
2009
as Self
I Love the '70s
2003
MovieGreat White Deep Trouble
2000
TVCreature
1998
as Exec's Buddy
TVThe View
1997
as Self
MovieIn the Teeth of Jaws
1997
as Self
TVE! True Hollywood Story
1996
MovieThe Making of 'Jaws'
1995
as Self
MovieMrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
1994
as Frank Crowninshield
TVExpedition Earth
1990
as Self (Host)
MovieHunters of the Reef
1978
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
MovieJaws
1975
as Interviewer
Film '72
1971
as Self
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
