Peter Benchley
American author (1940-2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peter Bradford Benchley (May 8, 1940 – February 12, 2006) was an American author, best known for his novel Jaws and its subsequent movie 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 and The Island.
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Born | Peter Bradford Benchley (1940-05-08)May 8, 1940 |
Died | February 12, 2006(2006-02-12) (aged 65) Princeton, New Jersey, United States |
Cause of death | Pulmonary fibrosis |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Occupation(s) | Author, screenwriter |
Years active | 1975–2006 |
Known for | Creator of Jaws |
Spouse | Winifred "Wendy" Wesson (1964-2006; his death) |
Website | www.peterbenchley.com |
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