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Peter Benchley
Peter Benchley is best known for The View, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, E! True Hollywood Story and The Beast. Peter Benchley was born on May 8, 1940. Peter Benchley died on February 11, 2006 at the age of 65.
- Born
- May 8, 1940
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- February 11, 2006 (65 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2003I Love the '70s
- 1999AmazonExecutive Producer
- 1998CreatureExec's Buddy
- 1997The ViewSelf
- 1996E! True Hollywood Story
- 1996The BeastNovel
- 1990Expedition EarthSelf (Host)
- 1989Dolphin CoveWriter
- 1971Film '72Self
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Peter Benchley been in?
Peter Benchley is best known for The View, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, E! True Hollywood Story and The Beast.
When was Peter Benchley born?
Peter Benchley was born on May 8, 1940. (New York City, New York, USA)
How old is Peter Benchley?
Peter Benchley died on February 11, 2006 at the age of 65.
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