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Peter Jackson
- Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
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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.
Filmography · 36 of 36
Director
14 credits
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert(2022)
Director
Film
They Shall Not Grow Old(2018)
Director
Film
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies(2014)
Director
Film
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug(2013)
Director
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey(2012)
Director
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The Lovely Bones(2009)
Director
Film
King Kong(2005)
Director
Film
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(2003)
Director
Film
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers(2002)
Director
Film
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(2001)
Director
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The Frighteners(1996)
Director
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Heavenly Creatures(1994)
Director
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Braindead(1992)
Director
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Meet the Feebles(1989)
Director
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Writer
3 creditsActor
14 creditsNever Forget: The Bradford City Stadium Fire(2025)
Self - Bradford City Captain
TV
Unforgotten: The Bradford City Fire(2025)
Self - Bradford City Captain
Film
Savage Builds(2019)
Self
TVD'Astrain at the Cinema(2018)
Self
TV
Beyond the Bolex(2017)
Self
FilmThe Pennine Way(2015)
Self - Nenthead Mines
TV
River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand(2013)
Self
Film
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan(2011)
Self - Director of The Hobbit
FilmKiller Clown(2009)
Jimmy
Film
The Sci-Fi Boys(2006)
Self
Film
Ringers: Lord of the Fans(2005)
Self
Film
Bad Taste(1987)
Minister
Film
Mormor og de åtte ungene i skogen(1979)
Mads
Film
Grandma and the Eight Children(1977)
Mads Eight
Film
Producer
5 creditsRelated News
- AI · ReviewedMay 28, 2026
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'.
The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
- AI · ReviewedMay 28, 2026
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.
The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
- AI · ReviewedMay 28, 2026
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.
The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
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