Writing
Peter Benchley
Born May 8, 1940 · New York City, New York, USA · Died Feb 11, 2006
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.
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Written
A Quint-mas Carol
2016
Comedy
Creature
1998
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Beast
1996
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cruel Jaws
1995
Horror · Thriller · Adventure
Expedition Earth
1990
Documentary · Action & Adventure
Dolphin Cove
1989
Drama
Jaws: The Revenge
1987
Adventure · Thriller · Horror
Jaws 3-D
1983
Thriller · Horror
The Island
1980
Thriller · Mystery · Action
Jaws 2
1978
Horror · Thriller
Hunters of the Reef
1978
TV Movie · Adventure
The Deep
1977
Mystery · Thriller · Adventure
The Great Houdinis
1976
Drama · History
Jaws
1975
Horror · Thriller · Adventure
Acting
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
2025
Documentary
The Shark Is Still Working
2009
Documentary
I Love the '70s
2003
Documentary
Great White Deep Trouble
2000
Documentary
Creature
1998
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
