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Peter Benchley

Writing
1940-05-08
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 13 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) subtitle poster
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 TV
as Self
Subtitles The Mike Douglas Show (1961) subtitle poster
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 TV
as Self
Subtitles The View (1997) subtitle poster
The View
1997 TV
as Self
Subtitles Jaws (1975) subtitle poster
Jaws
1975 Movie
as Interviewer
Subtitles Creature (1998) subtitle poster
Creature
1998 TV
as Exec's Buddy
Subtitles Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025) subtitle poster
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
2025 Movie
as Self
Subtitles E! True Hollywood Story (1996) subtitle poster
E! True Hollywood Story
1996 TV
Subtitles Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994) subtitle poster
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
1994 Movie
as Frank Crowninshield
Subtitles The Shark Is Still Working (2009) subtitle poster
The Shark Is Still Working
2009 Movie
as Self
Subtitles The Making of 'Jaws' (1995) subtitle poster
The Making of 'Jaws'
1995 Movie
as Self
Subtitles Hunters of the Reef (1978) subtitle poster
Hunters of the Reef
1978 Movie
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Subtitles In the Teeth of Jaws (1997) subtitle poster
In the Teeth of Jaws
1997 Movie
as Self
Subtitles Expedition Earth (1990) subtitle poster
Expedition Earth
1990 TV
as Self (Host)
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