Biography
Peter Benchley
Writing
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. In total, there are 26 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse Peter Benchley's complete filmography — 16 films and 10 series — and find where to watch each title.
Career works
26
Movies
16
Series
10
Career average
6.9/10
Birth date
05/08/1940
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Date of death
02/11/2006
Filmography highlights
Movies
Series
