Peter Benchley
(1940-2006)
American author
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Peter Bradford Benchley (May 8, 1940 – February 11, 2006) was an American author, screenwriter, and ocean activist. He is known as the author of the bestselling novel Jaws and co-wrote its film adaptation with Carl Gottlieb. Several more of his works were also adapted for both cinema and television, including The Deep, The Island, Beast, and White Shark.
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Peter Bradford Benchley 31 May 1940 New York City, New York
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11 February 2006 (aged 65) Princeton, New Jersey
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| Zodiac | Gemini |
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