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Peter Jackson

Directing

Peter Jackson

Born Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand 18 credits available

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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Peter Jackson is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 18 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee (2024), Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012), Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed (2007), Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006), The Making of 'The Two Towers' (2006), The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' (2006), Ringers: Lord of the Fans (2005), Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!! (2004).

The recorded credits span 1987 to 2024, including 18 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

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Known forDirecting
Movies18
TV shows0
Active years represented1987–2024
Place of birthPukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Also known as

Sir Peter Jackson · Peter Robert Jackson · Sir Peter Robert Jackson

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