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Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Known For Directing
Birthday Oct 31, 1961 (63)
Birthplace Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Sep 24, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 in ... ternational 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter Jackson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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Filmography

Mortal Engines

Mortal Engines

2018

as Sooty Pete (uncredited)

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

2014

as Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013

as Albert Dreary (uncredited)

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012

as Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)

The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones

2009

as Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)

Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz

2007

as Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)

King Kong

King Kong

2005

as Biplane gunner

The Long and Short of It

The Long and Short of It

2003

as Bus Driver

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003

as Corsair Bosun (uncredited)

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002

as Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001

as Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)

The Frighteners

The Frighteners

1996

as Man with Piercings (uncredited)

Heavenly Creatures

Heavenly Creatures

1994

as Bum Outside Theater (uncredited)

Braindead

Braindead

1992

as Undertaker's Assistant

Meet the Feebles

Meet the Feebles

1989

as Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited)

Bad Taste

Bad Taste

1987

as Derek / Robert

The Valley

The Valley

1976

as Prospector #4

Mortal Engines

Mortal Engines

2018

Screenplay

Killer Piñata

Killer Piñata

2017

Thanks

The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones

2009

Screenplay

Crossing the Line

Crossing the Line

2008

Writer

King Kong

King Kong

2005

Writer

Contact

Contact

1997

Additional Visual Effects

Forgotten Silver

Forgotten Silver

1997

Writer

The Frighteners

The Frighteners

1996

Screenplay

Heavenly Creatures

Heavenly Creatures

1994

Screenplay

Jack Brown: Genius

Jack Brown: Genius

1994

Second Unit Director, Writer

Braindead

Braindead

1992

Screenplay

Meet the Feebles

Meet the Feebles

1989

Screenplay

The Lounge Bar

The Lounge Bar

1989

Special Effects

Bad Taste

Bad Taste

1987

Writer, Director of Photography, Special Effects, Makeup Effects, Editor

The Valley

The Valley

1976

Special Effects, Costume Design, Editor, Makeup Designer

Organization Category Movie
Academy Awards Best Director The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Nominated
Academy Awards Best Director The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Won
Golden Globes Best Director The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Won
Golden Globes Best Director The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Won
BAFTA Awards Best Director The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Won
SAG Awards Best Director The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Won
Television Credits

Entourage

as Peter Jackson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 18, 2004

The Muppets Mayhem

as Peter Jackson (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 10, 2023

The Simpsons

as Peter Jackson (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 08, 2015

Blue Heelers

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 10, 1993

Icons

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 01, 2002

The Oscars

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 19, 1953

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 27, 2014

Reunited Apart

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 27, 2020

Kulturplatz

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 01, 2004

Click

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 06, 2000

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