Peter Jackson

A visionary filmmaker rises from cult horror roots to global acclaim, redefining epic storytelling through the monumental success of *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy.

Born

October 31, 1961

From

Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand

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Decades active

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In short · Working since 1969, 7 decades active, 60 credits.

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2027
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The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Jul 14
In the news
Peter Jackson Considers Directing a Tintin Film
“Peter Jackson has indicated that his next film may be a Tintin movie. He shared this potential direction during an interview, hinting at a return to feature film work. No further details about the project were provided in the excerpt. The statement reflects his interest in taking on a new cinematic challenge.”
May 28
In the news
Peter Jackson Discusses Upcoming Projects
“At the Cannes Film Festival, Peter Jackson accepted an honorary Palme d'Or and discussed his plans to return to narrative features with projects based on 'Tintin' and World War II. He also shared some thoughts on Andy Serkis' upcoming film 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum'.”
May 28
In the news
Cannes Opens With Peter Jackson Palme Premiere
“Despite a selection light on Hollywood fare, the Croisette got whipped into frenzy nonetheless by boldfaced names like Demi Moore, Chloe Zhao, Jane Fonda, Diego Luna and Heidi Klum on night one.”
May 28
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Cannes Flashback: Peter Jackson's LOTR Preview
“Peter Jackson first visited Cannes in 1988 with his film 'Bad Taste.' However, it was his return trip in 2001 that made cinema history when he offered the first glimpse of 'LOTR' footage.”

Biography

Peter Robert Jackson (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, best known for his *Lord of the Rings* film trilogy, adapted from the novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. He also directed the 2005 remake of *King Kong* and served as a producer for *District 9*. Jackson gained international attention early in his career with his "splatstick" horror comedies, and later achieved mainstream recognition with *Heavenly Creatures*, for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay alongside his wife, Fran Walsh. Jackson has won three Academy Awards in his career, including the Best Director award in 2003.

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