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.
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The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws" | Self | 2009-05-02 |
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In the Teeth of Jaws | Self | 1997-01-01 |
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The Making of 'Jaws' | Self | 1995-11-28 |
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Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle | Frank Crowninshield | 1994-09-07 |
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Hunters of the Reef | Bus Passenger (uncredited) | 1978-05-20 |
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Jaws | Interviewer | 1975-06-20 |