Peter Benchley
Biography
Peter Benchley works in writing. Born May 8, 1940 in New York City, New York, USA. Died February 11, 2006. Archytele tracks 36 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
36 titles- Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025) as Self
- The Shark Is Still Working (2009) as Self
- I Love the '70s (2003)
- Great White Deep Trouble (2000)
- Amazon (1999) Executive Producer
- Amazon (1999) Creator
- Creature (1998) as Exec's Buddy
- Creature (1998) Novel
- Creature (1998) Creator
- The View (1997) as Self
- In the Teeth of Jaws (1997) as Self
- The Beast (1996) Novel
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Cruel Jaws (1995) Story
- The Making of 'Jaws' (1995) as Self
- Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994) as Frank Crowninshield
- Expedition Earth (1990) as Self (Host)
- Expedition Earth (1990) Writer
- Dolphin Cove (1989) Writer
- Jaws: The Revenge (1987) Characters
- Jaws 3-D (1983) Characters
- The Island (1980) Screenplay
- The Island (1980) Novel
- Jaws 2 (1978) Screenplay
- Jaws 2 (1978) Characters
- Hunters of the Reef (1978) as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
- Hunters of the Reef (1978) Characters
- The Deep (1977) Novel
- The Deep (1977) Screenplay
- The Great Houdinis (1976) Writer
- Jaws (1975) as Interviewer
- Jaws (1975) Screenplay
- Jaws (1975) Novel
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Benchley best known for?
Peter Benchley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Knife in the Water (1962), Knife in the Water (1962), The View (1997), Lady in White (1988).
When and where was Peter Benchley born?
Peter Benchley was born on May 8, 1940 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on February 11, 2006.
How many credits does Peter Benchley have?
Peter Benchley has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2025.
What is Peter Benchley's background in cinema and television?
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 Isl...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Jaws (1975) as Interviewer — aged about 35
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 22
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self — aged about 21
- Film '72 (1971) as Self — aged about 31
- The View (1997) as Self — aged about 57
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