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Benchley

American  
[bench-lee] / ˈbɛntʃ li /

noun

  1. Robert (Charles), 1889–1945, U.S. humorist, drama critic, and actor.


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The family—including Peter Benchley of “Jaws” fame—goes back a century here.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

There will even be a signed copy of Jaws by Peter Benchley on board the boat.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

As a 27-year-old, Spielberg adapted the best-selling novel by Peter Benchley.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 19, 2022

And with the exception of that expurgated Benchley quote, its advertising eschewed pull quotes, focusing instead on the show’s popularity: “Hundreds have seen ‘Abie’ three times or more.

From New York Times ● May 11, 2022

As we go by, Mr. Benchley is in the vestibule.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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