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  1. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Peter_BenchleyPeter Benchley - Wikipedia

    Peter Bradford Benchley (May 8, 1940 – February 11, 2006) was an American author, screenwriter, and environmental activist. He is known for his bestselling novel Jaws and co-wrote its movie adaptation with Carl Gottlieb.

  2. Explore Peter Benchley's life, deep affinity with the sea, and lasting impact on literature and ocean conservation. Join us in honoring his legacy and uncovering his profound influence on our understanding of sharks and the oceanic world.

  3. Feb 13, 2006 · Peter Benchley, whose 1974 novel ''Jaws'' turned shark attacks into a national obsession and who later used what he called his ''fish story'' to help promote oceanic...

  4. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jaws_(novel)Jaws (novel) - Wikipedia

    Jaws is a novel by American writer Peter Benchley, published in 1974. It tells the story of a large great white shark that preys upon a small Long Island resort town and the three men who attempt to kill it.

  5. Peter Benchley. Writer: Jaws. Grandson of famed humorist and actor Robert Benchley and the son of highly respected children's books author Nathaniel Benchley, novelist Peter Benchley's book were decidedly more dramatic in their content and style than his father's, and usually centered on the world's oceans as a backdrop to his vigorous plots.

  6. Feb 8, 2024 · Peter Bradford Benchley entered the world amidst the bustling streets of New York City on 8 May 1940. Over the ensuing six and a half decades, he emerged as a prominent figure in global conservation efforts, earning widespread recognition and respect.

  7. Nov 17, 2022 · Nearly five decades have passed since Peter Benchley wrote the book that changed everything for sharks. Now, as a new edition is released, the late author’s wife, psychologists and scientists...

  8. Benchley - Speechwriter at the White House. Peter is pictured here in his office working as a speech writer for the White House in the old Executive Office Building

  9. Feb 13, 2006 · Peter Benchley, whose first novel, “Jaws,” sold 20 million copies and helped invent the Hollywood summer blockbuster film when Steven Spielberg made the tale of a bloodthirsty shark into a 1975...

  10. May 6, 1974 · Jaws #1. Peter Benchley. 3.96. 163,800 ratings6,130 reviews. The classic, blockbuster thriller of man-eating terror that inspired the Steven Spielberg movie and made millions of beachgoers afraid to go into the water. Experience the thrill of helpless horror again—or for the first time!

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