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.
Wrote 14
2010s
- 2016
A Quint-mas Carol
Characters
1990s
- 1998
- 1996
The Beast
Novel
- 1995
- 1990
Expedition Earth
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Dolphin Cove
Writer
- 1987
- 1983
- 1980
The Island
Screenplay, Novel
1970s
- 1978
Hunters of the Reef
Characters
- 1977
- 1976
The Great Houdinis
Writer
- 1975
Acted in 6
2000s
- 2003
I Love the '70s
TV
- 2000
Great White Deep Trouble
Movie
1990s
- 1998
- 1994
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Frank Crowninshield
1970s
- 1978
Hunters of the Reef
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
- 1975
Created 2
1990s
- 1999
Amazon
Creator
- 1998
Produced 1
1990s
- 1999
Amazon
Executive Producer
Appearances9
2020s
- 2025
2000s
- 2009
The Shark Is Still Working
Self
1990s
- 1997
In the Teeth of Jaws
Self
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
Self
- 1995
The Making of 'Jaws'
Self
- 1990
Expedition Earth
Self (Host) · 2 episodes
