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Peter Benchley

Bio: 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: Wed, May 08 1940
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sat, Feb 11 2006
Peter Benchley is 65 years old
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Poster of The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
Peter Benchley would have been no older than
65 in The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 02 2009
Poster of In the Teeth of Jaws
In the Teeth of Jaws
Peter Benchley was
56 in In the Teeth of Jaws
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The Making of 'Jaws'
The Making of 'Jaws'
Peter Benchley was
55 in The Making of 'Jaws'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 28 1995
Poster of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Peter Benchley was
54 in Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
as 'Frank Crowninshield'.
Wed, Sep 07 1994
Poster of Hunters of the Reef
Hunters of the Reef
Peter Benchley was
38 in Hunters of the Reef
as 'Bus Passenger (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 20 1978
Poster of Jaws
Jaws
Peter Benchley was
35 in Jaws
as 'Interviewer'.
Fri, Jun 20 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of I Love the '70s
I Love the '70s
Peter Benchley was
63+ in I Love the '70s
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 18 2003
Poster of The View
The View
Peter Benchley was
57+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Peter Benchley was
56+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Peter Benchley was
22+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962