Peter Benchley
Writing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Peter Benchley
Filmography
Acting (8)
2025
7.5
2009
The Shark Is Still Workingas Self
7.3
1997
In the Teeth of Jawsas Self
8.0
1995
The Making of 'Jaws'as Self
6.8
1994
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circleas Frank Crowninshield
5.9
1978
Hunters of the Reefas Bus Passenger (uncredited)
6.5
1975
Jawsas Interviewer
7.7
Production & Directing (14)
2016
A Quint-mas CarolCharacters
1995
Cruel JawsStory
4.3
1987
Jaws: The RevengeCharacters
4.1
1983
Jaws 3-DCharacters
4.5
1980
The IslandScreenplay
5.2
1980
The IslandNovel
5.2
1978
Jaws 2Screenplay
6.0
1978
Jaws 2Characters
6.0
1978
Hunters of the ReefCharacters
6.5
1977
The DeepNovel
6.1
1977
The DeepScreenplay
6.1
1976
The Great HoudinisWriter
6.4
1975
JawsScreenplay
7.7
1975
JawsNovel
7.7