Personal Info
Known ForDirecting
Born1961-10-31
BirthplacePukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Peter Jackson
Directing
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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Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Peter Jackson
Filmography
Acting (90)
2024
7.5
2023
7.6
2023
Attack of the Doc!as Self
5.5
2021
7.0
2018
Mortal Enginesas Sooty Pete (uncredited)
6.3
2016
2015
Farewell, Friends!as Self
2015
2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armiesas Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
7.3
2014
2014
5.0
2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaugas Albert Dreary (uncredited)
7.6
2013
The Five(ish) Doctors Rebootas Self
7.8
2013
The Company of Thorinas Self
2013
2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journeyas Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)
7.4
2012
West of Memphisas Self – WM3 Supporter
7.4
2012
Close Upas Self (archive footage)
9.5
2012
7.4
2009
The Lovely Bonesas Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)
7.1
2007
7.2
2007
Hot Fuzzas Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)
7.6
5.7
2006
2006
8.8
2006
8.8
2006
8.8
2006
The Sci-Fi Boysas Self
7.0
8.0
7.5
2005
King Kongas Biplane Gunner
6.9
2005
5.3
2005
Nos Bastidores de Hollywoodas Self (archive footage)
10.0
2005
Ringers: Lord of the Fansas Self
6.4
2005
8.0
6.5
2004
The Passing of an Ageas Self
10.0
8.0
2004
The Characters of Star Warsas Self
6.8
8.0
2004
7.5
2004
DNZ: The Real Middle Earthas Self
7.0
2003
6.4
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Kingas Corsair Bosun (uncredited)
8.5
2003
8.1
2003
7.0
2003
10.0
2003
Warriors of the Third Ageas Self
7.0
2003
2003
The Race for Everestas Self - Reuters Correspendent
10.0
2003
The Long and Short of Itas Bus Driver
6.5
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towersas Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)
8.4
2002
New Zealand as Middle Earthas Self
8.0
2002
7.0
2002
2002
2002
2002
Weta Digitalas Self
2002
2002
2002
Music for Middle-earthas Self
2001
6.6
2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ringas Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
8.4
2001
Quest for the Ringas Self
5.7
2000
Behind the Bullas Self
8.0
1998
8.5
1997
Forgotten Silveras Self
7.2
1997
1996
The Frightenersas Man with Piercings (uncredited)
7.0
1994
Heavenly Creaturesas Bum Outside Theater (uncredited)
7.0
1992
Braindeadas Undertaker's Assistant
7.4
1989
Meet the Feeblesas Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited)
6.3
1988
Good Taste Made Bad Tasteas Himself
6.9
1987
Bad Tasteas Derek / Robert
6.3
1976
The Valleyas Prospector #4
10.0
Production & Directing (88)
2027
2024
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the RohirrimExecutive Producer
6.5
2023
7.6
6.2
2022
8.0
2022
8.0
2018
Mortal EnginesProducer
6.3
2018
Mortal EnginesScreenplay
6.3
2018
They Shall Not Grow OldDirector
7.8
2018
They Shall Not Grow OldProducer
7.8
2018
They Shall Not Grow OldWriter
7.8
2017
Killer PiñataThanks
6.5
2014
7.3
2014
7.3
2014
7.3
2013
7.6
2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugScreenplay
7.6
2013
7.6
2012
7.4
2012
7.4
2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyScreenplay
7.4
2012
West of MemphisProducer
7.4
5.7
2011
The Adventures of TintinProducer
6.9
2011
The Adventures of TintinCo-Director
6.9
2009
The Lovely BonesDirector
7.1
2009
The Lovely BonesScreenplay
7.1
2009
The Lovely BonesProducer
7.1
2009
District 9Producer
7.5
2008
Crossing the LineDirector
8.0
2008
Crossing the LineWriter
8.0
2005
King KongDirector
6.9
2005
King KongProducer
6.9
2005
King KongWriter
6.9
2005
The Lost Spider Pit SequenceDirector
6.7
2003
6.4
2003
8.5
2003
8.5
2003
8.5
2003
The Long and Short of ItExecutive Producer
6.5
2002
8.4
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersScreenplay
8.4
2002
8.4
8.4
8.4
2001
8.4
1998
The Making of 'The Frighteners'Director
8.5
1998
8.5
1998
The Making of 'The Frighteners'Producer
8.5
1997
Forgotten SilverDirector
7.2
1997
Forgotten SilverWriter
7.2
1997
Forgotten SilverExecutive Producer
7.2
1997
ContactAdditional Visual Effects
7.4
1996
Jack Brown: GeniusWriter
6.2
1996
Jack Brown: GeniusSecond Unit Director
6.2
1996
Jack Brown: GeniusProducer
6.2
1996
The FrightenersDirector
7.0
1996
The FrightenersScreenplay
7.0
1996
The FrightenersProducer
7.0
1995
Dirty CreatureExecutive Producer
1994
Heavenly CreaturesScreenplay
7.0
1994
Heavenly CreaturesDirector
7.0
1994
Heavenly CreaturesCo-Producer
7.0
1994
DeGenerazioneThanks
5.9
1992
BraindeadDirector
7.4
1992
BraindeadScreenplay
7.4
1992
Valley of the StereosExecutive Producer
7.2
1992
7.2
6.0
1989
Meet the FeeblesDirector
6.3
1989
Meet the FeeblesScreenplay
6.3
1989
Meet the FeeblesProducer
6.3
1989
The Lounge BarSpecial Effects
6.0
1987
Bad TasteDirector
6.3
1987
Bad TasteProducer
6.3
1987
Bad TasteDirector of Photography
6.3
1987
Bad TasteEditor
6.3
1987
Bad TasteWriter
6.3
1987
Bad TasteSpecial Effects
6.3
1987
Bad TasteMakeup Effects
6.3
1976
The ValleyDirector
10.0
1976
The ValleyEditor
10.0
1976
The ValleyCostume Design
10.0
1976
The ValleyMakeup Designer
10.0
1976
The ValleySpecial Effects
10.0