PETER JACKSON
Peter Jackson
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: October 31, 1961
Place of Birth: Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
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.
Filmography
Starring
2023·
The Muppets MayhemPeter Jackson (uncredited)
Self
Self
2020·
Reunited ApartSelf
2018·
Mortal EnginesSooty Pete (uncredited)
Self
Self
Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
Albert Dreary (uncredited)
Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)
2009·
Last Chance to SeeSelf
2009·
The Lovely BonesMan at Pharmacy (uncredited)
Self
2005·
King KongBiplane gunner
2005·
Lord of the Brush2004·
KulturplatzSelf
2004·
EntouragePeter Jackson
Self
Self
2003·
The Race for EverestSelf - Reuters Correspendent
Corsair Bosun (uncredited)
2002·
IconsSpear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)
Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
2000·
ClickSelf
1996·
The FrightenersMan with Piercings (uncredited)
1994·
Heavenly CreaturesBum Outside Theater (uncredited)
1993·
Blue Heelers1989·
The SimpsonsPeter Jackson (voice)
1953·
The OscarsSelf
2023·
Attack of the Doc!Self
Self
2012·
West of MemphisSelf – WM3 Supporter
2012·
Close UpSelf (archive footage)
2007·
Hot FuzzThief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)
Self
2006·
The Sci-Fi BoysSelf
Self (archive footage)
Self
Self
Self
Bus Driver
self
2001·
Quest for the RingSelf
2000·
Behind the BullHimself
Himself
1997·
Forgotten SilverSelf
1992·
BraindeadUndertaker's Assistant
1989·
Meet the FeeblesAudience Member in the Theater (uncredited)
Himself
1987·
Bad TasteDerek / Robert
1976·
The ValleyProspector #4
Production
Director
Producer
Executive Producer
2023·
WAR IS OVER!Thanks
Thanks
Producer, Director
Creator, Producer, Director
Screenplay, Director
Writer, Producer, Director
2018·
Mortal EnginesScreenplay, Producer
2017·
Killer PiñataThanks
Screenplay, Producer, Director
Producer, Screenplay, Director
2012·
West of MemphisProducer
Screenplay, Director, Producer
Co-Director, Producer
2009·
District 9Producer
2009·
The Lovely BonesProducer, Director, Screenplay
2008·
Crossing the LineDirector, Writer
Director
2005·
King KongWriter, Producer, Director
Thanks
Executive Producer
Screenplay, Producer, Director
Screenplay, Director, Producer
Screenplay, Producer, Director
Director, Writer, Producer
1997·
ContactAdditional Visual Effects
1997·
Forgotten SilverExecutive Producer, Director, Writer
1996·
Jack Brown: GeniusProducer, Second Unit Director, Writer
1996·
The FrightenersProducer, Screenplay, Director
1995·
Dirty CreatureExecutive Producer
1994·
Heavenly CreaturesCo-Producer, Screenplay, Director
1994·
DeGenerazioneThanks
Story, Executive Producer
1992·
BraindeadScreenplay, Director
1990·
Red EmpireDirector of Photography
1989·
The Lounge BarSpecial Effects
1989·
Meet the FeeblesScreenplay, Director, Producer
1987·
Bad TasteMakeup Effects, Writer, Special Effects, Editor, Director, Director of Photography, Producer
1976·
The ValleyCostume Design, Makeup Designer, Special Effects, Editor, Director