Peter Benchley
Peter Benchley was an American author and screenwriter, most renowned for his novel 'Jaws,' which was published in 1974 and later adapted into the iconic film directed by Steven Spielberg. Born on May 8, 1940, in New York City, Benchley's writing career took off with 'Jaws,' which not only became a bestseller but also sparked widespread interest in sharks and marine life. His work contributed significantly to the thriller genre, and he continued to write several other novels and screenplays throughout his career. Benchley was also an advocate for ocean conservation, particularly in his later years. He passed away on February 11, 2006.
Born on May 08, 1940 (85 years old)
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Peter Benchley wrote the successful book that inspired the film Jaws and contributed to the screenplay.
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Jaws by Peter Benchley was one of the books targeted by the ban.
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Peter Benchley, the author of the book on which the film 'Jaws' is based, conducted a crusade to save sharks after realizing the impact of his work.
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Peter Benchley is the author of the book that inspired 'Jaws' and was involved in shark protection efforts.
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Peter Benchley wrote the book Jaws, which was published in 1974.
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Peter Benchley was inspired by shark attacks to write his novel 'Jaws'.
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Peter Benchley wrote the book on which the film Jaws was based.
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Freelance journalist Peter Benchley began pitching a novel based on three men’s attempt to capture a man-eating shark.
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Peter Benchley wrote the debut novel that served as the basis for the film 'Jaws'.
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Peter Benchley wrote the novel 'Jaws' which was inspired by the shark attacks of 1916.
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