| First Name | Peter |
| Last Name | Benchley |
| Age | 65 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | May 31, 1940 |
| Date of Death | February 11, 2006 |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Occupation Category | Writer |
Peter Bradford Benchley (May 8, 1940 – February 11, 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 and The Island.
Selected Peter Benchley film and TV show credits: