Biography
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.
Gender
Male
IMDb Id
nm0001940
Known For Department
Writing
Also Known As
Date of Birth
1940-05-08
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Date of Death
2006-02-11
