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Peter Benchley

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Known For

65 Years Old

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.

Born

New York City, New York, USA on 8th May 1940

Died

11th February 2006

All Credits

The View Image
The View
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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Jaws
Interviewer
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I Love the '70s
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E! True Hollywood Story
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Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Frank Crowninshield
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws" Image
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
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Expedition Earth
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The Making of 'Jaws'
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Hunters of the Reef
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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In the Teeth of Jaws
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