Peter Benchley
Known for: Writing
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.
Filmography
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
Series
The View
Self
1997
Film
Jaws
Interviewer
1975
Series
Creature
Exec's Buddy
1998
Series
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
I Love the '70s
2003
Film
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Frank Crowninshield
1994
Film
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Self
2025
Film
The Shark Is Still Working
Self
2009
Film
The Making of 'Jaws'
Self
1995
Series
Expedition Earth
Self (Host)
1990
Film
Hunters of the Reef
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
1978
Film
In the Teeth of Jaws
Self
1997