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.

Peter Benchley

Writing Born May 8, 1940 – Died February 11, 2006 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.

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

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The Mike Douglas Show

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The View

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Film '72

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Jaws

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Creature

Exec's Buddy

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

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E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

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I Love the '70s

Expedition Earth

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Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle

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