What is Peter Benchley's middle name?

Bradford

What is Peter Benchley's full name?

Peter Bradford Benchley

Peter Benchley date of birth:

May 31, 1940

How old was Peter Benchley when died?

65

Where was Peter Benchley born?

New York City, New York

When did Peter Benchley die?

February 11, 2006

Where did Peter Benchley die?

Princeton, New Jersey

Why did Peter Benchley die?

Ideopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Peter Benchley body shape:

Average

Is Peter Benchley gay or straight?

Straight

What is Peter Benchley's ethnicity?

White

What is Peter Benchley nationality?

American

What is Peter Benchley's occupation?

Writer, Producer, Actor

Peter Benchley claim to fame:

Jaws

Who is Peter Benchley's father?

Nathaniel Benchley

Who is Peter Benchley's mother?

Marjorie Bradford

Short Biography

Peter Bradford Benchley (May 8, 1940 – February 12, 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, The Island, Beast, and White Shark.