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Peter Benchley
Peter Benchley | |
|---|---|
| Born | Peter Bradford Benchley May 8, 1940 |
| Died | February 12, 2006 (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 |
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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