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.
Peter Benchley
Questions and Answers
Q: Who was Peter Benchley?
A: Peter Benchley was an American author known for his novel Jaws and its movie adaptation.
Q: What was Peter Benchley's most famous work?
A: Peter Benchley's most famous work was his novel Jaws.
Q: Did Peter Benchley write the screenplay for the movie adaptation of Jaws?
A: Yes, Peter Benchley co-wrote the screenplay for the movie adaptation of Jaws with Carl Gottlieb.
Q: Who directed the movie adaptation of Jaws?
A: The movie adaptation of Jaws was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Q: Were any of Peter Benchley's other works adapted for cinema?
A: Yes, several more of Peter Benchley's works were adapted for cinema, including The Deep and The Island.
Q: When was Peter Benchley born?
A: Peter Benchley was born on May 8, 1940.
Q: When did Peter Benchley pass away?
A: Peter Benchley passed away on February 12, 2006.