Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Known for: Directing
Biography: 1961-10-31 (62 years old)

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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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Filmography

all 86

Movies 72

self 50

TV Shows 14

Producer 12

Director 11

Writer 2

Self / Thanks
Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song

Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song (2023)

Movie
Himself (uncredited)
The Muppets Mayhem

The Muppets Mayhem (2023)

TV
Attack of the Doc!

Attack of the Doc! (2023)

Movie
Director
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert (2022)

Movie
5.5
Creator / Producer / Director
The Beatles: Get Back

The Beatles: Get Back (2021)

TV
9
Self
Peter Jackson's Military Treasures

Peter Jackson's Military Treasures (2021)

Movie
Self
Savage Builds

Savage Builds (2019)

TV
Writer
Mortal Engines

Mortal Engines (2018)

Movie
6.3
Director
They Shall Not Grow Old

They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)

Movie
Thanks
Killer Piñata

Killer Piñata (2017)

Movie
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)

TV
2
Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited) / Screenplay / Director / Producer
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

Movie
6.29
Self
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)

TV
6.67
Self
River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand

River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand (2013)

Movie
Albert Dreary (uncredited) / Screenplay / Director / Producer
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

Movie
6.25
Himself
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (2013)

Movie
Self
What Do Artists Do All Day?

What Do Artists Do All Day? (2013)

TV
Producer
West of Memphis

West of Memphis (2012)

Movie
4
Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited) / Screenplay / Director / Producer
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Movie
6.36
Self (archive footage)
Close Up

Close Up (2012)

Movie
Thanks
Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica

Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica (2012)

Movie
Self - Director of The Hobbit
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2011)

Movie
2
Producer
The Adventures of Tintin

The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

Movie
6.32
Self
Fry's Planet Word

Fry's Planet Word (2011)

TV
Self (archive footage)
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)

Movie
Director
The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones (2009)

Movie
5
Self
Last Chance to See

Last Chance to See (2009)

Movie
Self
Last Chance to See

Last Chance to See (2009)

TV
Producer
District 9

District 9 (2009)

Movie
7.64
Director
Crossing the Line

Crossing the Line (2008)

Movie
Self - Filmmaker
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed (2007)

Movie
Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)
Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz (2007)

Movie
7.65
Self
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'

Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006)

Movie
Self
The Eighth Blunder of the World

The Eighth Blunder of the World (2006)

Movie
Self
The Sci-Fi Boys

The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)

Movie
Self
King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries

King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries (2005)

Movie
Director
King Kong

King Kong (2005)

Movie
7.07
Producer
RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World'

RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World' (2005)

Movie
Director
The Lost Spider Pit Sequence

The Lost Spider Pit Sequence (2005)

Movie
Self
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz (2005)

Movie
Self
Lord of the Brush

Lord of the Brush (2005)

Movie
Self
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood (2005)

Movie
Self
Ringers: Lord of the Fans

Ringers: Lord of the Fans (2005)

Movie
Self
100 Scariest Movie Moments

100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004)

TV
Self - Director, 'The Lord of the Rings' Trilogy
The Characters of Star Wars

The Characters of Star Wars (2004)

Movie
Himself
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!

Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!! (2004)

Movie
Peter Jackson
Entourage

Entourage (2004)

TV
6.09
Self
The Making of The Return of the King

The Making of The Return of the King (2004)

Movie
Self
DNZ: The Real Middle Earth

DNZ: The Real Middle Earth (2004)

Movie
Self
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision (2003)

Movie
Self
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King

Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King (2003)

Movie
Corsair Bosun (uncredited) / Screenplay / Director / Producer
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Movie
7.21
Self - Director / Writer / Producer
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories

Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories (2003)

Movie
Self
No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects

No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects (2003)

Movie
Self - Reuters Correspendent
The Race for Everest

The Race for Everest (2003)

Movie
Self
The Making of The Two Towers

The Making of The Two Towers (2003)

Movie
Himself
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories

Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories (2003)

Movie
Bus Driver
The Long and Short of It

The Long and Short of It (2003)

Movie
Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited) / Screenplay / Director / Producer
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Movie
6.89
Self
New Zealand as Middle Earth

New Zealand as Middle Earth (2002)

Movie
Icons

Icons (2002)

TV
Self
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring

The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring (2002)

Movie
Self
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Movie
Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited) / Screenplay / Director / Producer
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Movie
6.33
Self
A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'

A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings' (2001)

Movie
Self
Quest for the Ring

Quest for the Ring (2001)

Movie
Self
Behind the Bull

Behind the Bull (2000)

Movie
Self
Forgotten Silver

Forgotten Silver (2000)

Movie
Self
The Making of 'The Frighteners'

The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998)

Movie
Additional Visual Effects
Contact

Contact (1997)

Movie
5.17
Director
The Frighteners

The Frighteners (1996)

Movie
5.33
Director
Heavenly Creatures

Heavenly Creatures (1994)

Movie
6
Thanks
DeGenerazione

DeGenerazione (1994)

Movie
Writer
Jack Brown: Genius

Jack Brown: Genius (1994)

Movie
Blue Heelers

Blue Heelers (1993)

TV
Director
Braindead

Braindead (1992)

Movie
6.43
Executive Producer
Valley of the Stereos

Valley of the Stereos (1992)

Movie
Peter Jackson (voice)
The Simpsons

The Simpsons (1989)

TV
6.75
Director
Meet the Feebles

Meet the Feebles (1989)

Movie
6
Special Effects
The Lounge Bar

The Lounge Bar (1989)

Movie
Self
Good Taste Made Bad Taste

Good Taste Made Bad Taste (1988)

Movie
Director
Bad Taste

Bad Taste (1987)

Movie
4.5
Prospector
The Valley

The Valley (1976)

Movie
Self
The Oscars

The Oscars (1953)

TV
Self
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

Movie
Self
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

Movie

Ratings

Average 6.62
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Information

Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1961-10-31 (62 years old)

Birth Name
Peter Robert Jackson

Birth Place
Pukerua Bay, New Zealand

Spouse
Fran Walsh

Children
Katie Jackson, Billy Jackson

Citizenships
New Zealand

Also Known As
Sir Peter Jackson, Питер Джексон, ピーター・ジャクソン, 彼得·杰克逊, ปีเตอร์ แจ็กสัน, 피터 잭슨, بيتر جاكسون, पीटर जैक्सन, ਪੀਟਰ ਜੈਕਸਨ, פיטר ג'קסון, பீட்டர் ஜாக்சன், పీటర్ జాక్సన్, 彼得·傑克遜, Пітер Джексон

Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Officer of Arts and Letters, Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film, Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director, Australian Film Institute Award for Best Foreign Film, Arts Foundation of New Zealand Whakamana Hiranga Icon Award, Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Producers Guild of America Awards, Saturn Award for Best Director, Directors Guild of America Award, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form, Saturn Award for Best Writing, Order of New Zealand, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Director, Golden Globe Award, Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, BAFTA Award for Best Direction, BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Golden Globe Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, Saturn Award, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Picture, Venice Film Festival


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