- Known for
- Directing
- Credits
- 169 films
- Born
- October 31, 1961 (age 65)
- Place of birth
- Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Directing
Peter Jackson
Also known as Sir Peter Jackson, Peter Robert Jackson, Sir Peter Robert Jackson
Biography
Sir Peter Robert Jackson, (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, known for his Lord of the Rings film trilogy, adapted from the novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. He is also known for his 2005 remake of King Kong and as the producer of District 9. He won international attention early in his career with his "splatstick" horror comedies, before coming to mainstream prominence with Heavenly Creatures, for which he shared an Academy Award Best Screenplay nomination with his wife, Fran Walsh. Jackson has been awarded three Academy Awards in his career, including the award for Best Director in 2003.
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Known for
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
English · Adventure · Fantasy
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
English · Adventure · Fantasy
Acting 84
- —The Making of The Lord of the Rings Collection · Self
- 2024The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee · Self
- 2023Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song · Self
- 2023Attack of the Doc! · Self
- 2021Peter Jackson's Military Treasures · Self
- 2018Mortal Engines · Sooty Pete (uncredited)
- 2016Adam Savage Tours Peter Jackson's Movie Prop Collection · Himself
Production 27
- —The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past · Producer
- 2027The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum · Producer
- 2024The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim · Executive Producer
- 2022The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert · Producer
- 2018Mortal Engines · Producer
- 2018They Shall Not Grow Old · Producer
- 2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies · Producer
Directing 23
- 2022The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert · Director
- 2018They Shall Not Grow Old · Director
- 2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies · Director
- 2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug · Director
- 2012The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey · Director
- 2011The Adventures of Tintin · Co-Director
- 2009The Lovely Bones · Director
Writing 20
- 2018Mortal Engines · Screenplay
- 2018They Shall Not Grow Old · Writer
- 2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies · Screenplay
- 2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug · Screenplay
- 2012The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey · Screenplay
- 2009The Lovely Bones · Screenplay
- 2008Crossing the Line · Writer
- 2005
Crew 10
- 2023Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song · Thanks
- 2023WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko · Thanks
- 2017Killer Piñata · Thanks
- 2012Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica · Thanks
- 2010Wikus and Charlize · Thanks
- 2003The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision · Thanks
- 1994DeGenerazione · Thanks
- 1989
Editing 2
- 1987Bad Taste · Editor
- 1976The Valley · Editor
Camera 1
- 1987Bad Taste · Director of Photography
Costume & Make-Up 1
- 1976The Valley · Makeup Designer, Costume Design
Visual Effects 1
- 1997Contact · Additional Visual Effects
