Peter 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
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Known Credits
162
Gender
Male
Birthday
1961-10-31 (63 years old)
Place of Birth
Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Acting
2024
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee as Self2023
Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song as Self2023
Attack of the Doc! as Self2021
Peter Jackson's Military Treasures as Self2013
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot as Self2012
West of Memphis as Self – WM3 Supporter2012
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan as Self2012
Close Up as Self (archive footage)2007
Hot Fuzz as Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)2007
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed as Self2006
The Sci-Fi Boys as Self2005
Ringers: Lord of the Fans as Self2005
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood as Self2005
King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries as Self2004
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!! as Self2004
DNZ: The Real Middle Earth as Self2003
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King as Self2003
The Making of 'The Long and Short of It' as Self2003
The Long and Short of It as Bus Driver2003
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories as Self2003
The Making of The Two Towers as Not available2002
New Zealand as Middle Earth as self2001
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring as Self2001
Quest for the Ring as Self2000
Behind the Bull as Himself1998
The Making of 'The Frighteners' as Himself1997
Forgotten Silver as Self1992
Braindead as Undertaker's Assistant1989
Meet the Feebles as Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited)1989
The Simpsons as Peter Jackson (voice)1988
Good Taste Made Bad Taste as Himself1987
Bad Taste as Derek / Robert1976
The Valley as Prospector #4NaN
The Making of The Lord of the Rings Collection as Self2023
The Muppets Mayhem as Peter Jackson (uncredited)2020
Reunited Apart as Self2018
Mortal Engines as Sooty Pete (uncredited)2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies as Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)2014
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver as Self2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug as Albert Dreary (uncredited)2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey as Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)2009
The Lovely Bones as Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)2009
Last Chance to See as Self2006
The Eighth Blunder of the World as Self2006
Kong's New York, 1933 as Not available2005
King Kong as Biplane gunner2005
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz as Self2005
Lord of the Brush as Not available2004
Entourage as Peter Jackson2004
Kulturplatz as Self2004
The Characters of Star Wars as Self2004
The Making of the Return of the King as Self2004
The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars' as Self2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as Corsair Bosun (uncredited)2003
The Race for Everest as Self - Reuters Correspendent2003
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision as Self2003
No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects as Not available2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers as Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)2002
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring as Self2002
Icons as Not available2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring as Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)2000
Click as Self1996
The Frighteners as Man with Piercings (uncredited)1994
Heavenly Creatures as Bum Outside Theater (uncredited)1993
Blue Heelers as Not available1953
The Oscars as SelfCrew
2027
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum Producer2024
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Executive Producer2023
Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song Thanks2023
WAR IS OVER! Thanks2022
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert Director2022
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert Producer2021
The Beatles: Get Back Director2021
The Beatles: Get Back Producer2021
The Beatles: Get Back Creator2018
Mortal Engines Producer2018
Mortal Engines Screenplay2018
They Shall Not Grow Old Director2018
They Shall Not Grow Old Producer2018
They Shall Not Grow Old Writer2017
Killer Piñata Thanks2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Director2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Producer2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Screenplay2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Director2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Screenplay2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Producer2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Director2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Producer2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Screenplay2012
West of Memphis Producer2012
Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica Thanks2011
The Adventures of Tintin Producer2009
The Lovely Bones Director2009
The Lovely Bones Screenplay2009
The Lovely Bones Producer2009
District 9 Producer2008
Crossing the Line Director2008
Crossing the Line Writer2005
King Kong Director2005
King Kong Producer2005
King Kong Writer2005
The Lost Spider Pit Sequence Director2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Director2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Producer2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Screenplay2003
The Long and Short of It Executive Producer2003
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision Thanks2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Producer2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Screenplay2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Director2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Director2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Producer2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Screenplay1998
The Making of 'The Frighteners' Director1998
The Making of 'The Frighteners' Writer1998
The Making of 'The Frighteners' Producer1997
Forgotten Silver Director1997
Forgotten Silver Writer1997
Forgotten Silver Executive Producer1997
Contact Additional Visual Effects1996
The Frighteners Director1996
The Frighteners Screenplay1996
Jack Brown: Genius Writer1996
The Frighteners Producer1996
Jack Brown: Genius Second Unit Director1996
Jack Brown: Genius Producer1995
Dirty Creature Executive Producer1994
Heavenly Creatures Screenplay1994
Heavenly Creatures Director1994
DeGenerazione Thanks1994
Heavenly Creatures Co-Producer1992
Braindead Director1992
Braindead Screenplay1992
Valley of the Stereos Executive Producer1992
Valley of the Stereos Story1989
Meet the Feebles Director1989
Meet the Feebles Screenplay1989
Meet the Feebles Producer1989
The Lounge Bar Special Effects1987
Bad Taste Director1987
Bad Taste Producer1987
Bad Taste Director of Photography1987
Bad Taste Editor1987
Bad Taste Writer1987
Bad Taste Special Effects1987
Bad Taste Makeup Effects1976
The Valley Director1976
The Valley Editor1976
The Valley Costume Design1976
The Valley Makeup Designer1976
The Valley Special EffectsNaN
Untitled Adventures of Tintin Sequel Director