In 1975, “Jaws” brought terror and entertainment to millions.
The movie was about a great white shark terrorizing the fictional town of Amity Island.
Now, 47 years later, the “Jaws” franchise has produced three sequels and sparked continued interest in the giant predators.
Richard Dreyfuss portrayed Matt Hooper, an oceanographer fascinated with sharks and hired by Martin Brody to help capture the great white.
He is famous for starring in films throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s, including “American Graffiti,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “The Goodbye Girl,” “Stakeout” and “What About Bob?”
In 1978, Dreyfuss was nominated for an Academy Award for best actor for his role in “The Goodbye Girl.” At the time, he became the youngest actor to ever win the prestigious award at 30.[Read more]
