
Actor
Peter Benchley
Born 1940 · New York City, New York, USA
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.
Acting

Jaws
Interviewer · 1975

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · 1962

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Self · 2025

The Shark Is Still Working
Self · 2009

The Making of 'Jaws'
Self · 1995

Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Frank Crowninshield · 1994

Expedition Earth
Self (Host) · 1990

Creature
Exec's Buddy · 1998

The View
Self · 1997

In the Teeth of Jaws
Self · 1997

The Mike Douglas Show
Self · 1961

Hunters of the Reef
Bus Passenger (uncredited) · 1978








