Peter Jackson
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1961-10-31 (63 years old)
Place of Birth
Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
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
Acting
(2024)
(2023)
Attack of the Doc!
as Self
(2023)
(2021)
(2018)
Mortal Engines
as Sooty Pete (uncredited)
(2014)
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
as Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
(2013)
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
as Self
(2013)
(2013)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
as Albert Dreary (uncredited)
(2012)
Close Up
as Self (archive footage)
(2012)
(2012)
West of Memphis
as Self – WM3 Supporter
(2012)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
as Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)
(2010)
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
as Self (archive footage)
(2009)
The Lovely Bones
as Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)
(2007)
(2007)
Hot Fuzz
as Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)
(2006)
The Sci-Fi Boys
as Self
(2006)
(2006)
(2005)
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
as Self
(2005)
(2005)
(2005)
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
as Self
(2005)
(2005)
(2005)
King Kong
as Biplane gunner
(2004)
(2004)
DNZ: The Real Middle Earth
as Self
(2004)
(2004)
(2004)
The Characters of Star Wars
as Self
(2003)
(2003)
(2003)
(2003)
(2003)
The Long and Short of It
as Bus Driver
(2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as Corsair Bosun (uncredited)
(2003)
(2003)
The Race for Everest
as Self - Reuters Correspendent
(2003)
(2002)
New Zealand as Middle Earth
as self
(2002)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
as Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)
(2002)
(2001)
(2001)
Quest for the Ring
as Self
(2001)
(2001)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
as Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
(2000)
Behind the Bull
as Himself
(1998)
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
as Himself
(1997)
Forgotten Silver
as Self
(1996)
The Frighteners
as Man with Piercings (uncredited)
(1994)
Heavenly Creatures
as Bum Outside Theater (uncredited)
(1992)
Braindead
as Undertaker's Assistant
(1989)
Meet the Feebles
as Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited)
(1989)
(1988)
Good Taste Made Bad Taste
as Himself
(1987)
Bad Taste
as Derek / Robert
(1976)
The Valley
as Prospector #4
Crew
(2027)
(2024)
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Executive Producer
(2023)
(2023)
WAR IS OVER!
Thanks
(2022)
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
Director, Producer
(2018)
Mortal Engines
Producer, Screenplay
(2018)
They Shall Not Grow Old
Director, Producer, Writer
(2017)
Killer Piñata
Thanks
(2014)
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Director, Producer, Screenplay
(2013)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Screenplay, Director, Producer
(2012)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Screenplay, Director, Producer
(2012)
West of Memphis
Producer
(2012)
(2011)
The Adventures of Tintin
Producer
(2009)
The Lovely Bones
Producer, Screenplay, Director
(2009)
District 9
Producer
(2008)
Crossing the Line
Director, Writer
(2005)
King Kong
Director, Producer, Writer
(2005)
The Lost Spider Pit Sequence
Director
(2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Screenplay, Director, Producer
(2003)
The Long and Short of It
Executive Producer
(2003)
(2002)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Producer, Screenplay, Director
(2001)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Director, Producer, Screenplay
(1998)
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
Producer, Writer, Director
(1997)
Forgotten Silver
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
(1997)
Contact
Additional Visual Effects
(1996)
The Frighteners
Screenplay, Director, Producer
(1995)
Dirty Creature
Executive Producer
(1994)
Heavenly Creatures
Screenplay, Director, Co-Producer
(1994)
Jack Brown: Genius
Writer, Second Unit Director, Producer
(1994)
DeGenerazione
Thanks
(1992)
Braindead
Director, Screenplay
(1992)
Valley of the Stereos
Executive Producer, Story
(1989)
Meet the Feebles
Producer, Director, Screenplay
(1989)
(1989)
The Lounge Bar
Special Effects
(1987)
Bad Taste
Director, Editor, Producer, Director of Photography, Writer, Makeup Effects, Special Effects
(1976)
The Valley
Director, Costume Design, Special Effects, Makeup Designer, Editor