Known for 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.
Born
May 8, 1940
Died
February 11, 2006 (age 65)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Filmography
22 films, 15 shows



