Peter Benchley
Writer · Actor
65 years (May 8, 1940 – Feb 11, 2006)New York City, New York, USA
Peter Benchley works as a screenwriter who works where the film is put together rather than where it is watched. 15 entries make up the record, most of them known only to people who read credits. The best-known title on the record is 'Jaws'. 'Jaws 2' belongs on any short list of the work.
Peter Benchley
Writer · Actor
Peter Benchley works as a screenwriter who works where the film is put together rather than where it is watched. 15 entries make up the record, most of them known only to people who read credits. The best-known title on the record is 'Jaws'. 'Jaws 2' belongs on any short list of the work.
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Is Peter Benchley still alive?
Peter Benchley passed away on February 11, 2006 at age 65.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Benchley?
Peter Benchley is best known for directing Jaws, Jaws 2, The Deep.
How many movies has Peter Benchley directed?
Over a 31-year career (since 1975), Peter Benchley has directed or written 6 films and worked on 3 TV shows.
What was Peter Benchley's first movie?
The career of Peter Benchley began with Jaws (1975).
What is Peter Benchley's most recent movie or series?
Peter Benchley's most recent release is Amazon, which premiered on September 25, 1999.
What TV shows has Peter Benchley created or directed?
On television, Peter Benchley has appeared in Creature, Amazon, Dolphin Cove, Expedition Earth.
Peter Benchley
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.