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Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

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 no

Born

Oct 31, 1961

Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Known For

Directing

Movies

92 acting

89 crew

Popularity

4.1

Known For

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)
★ 8.5
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)
★ 8.5
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014 • as Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
★ 7.3
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002 • as Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)
★ 8.4
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 • as Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)
★ 7.4
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013 • as Albert Dreary (uncredited)
★ 7.6
King Kong
King Kong
2005 • as Biplane Gunner
★ 6.9
Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz
2007 • as Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)
★ 7.6
The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones
2009 • as Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)
★ 7.1
Mortal Engines
Mortal Engines
2018 • as Sooty Pete (uncredited)
★ 6.3
Braindead
Braindead
1992 • as Undertaker's Assistant
★ 7.4
The Frighteners
The Frighteners
1996 • as Man with Piercings (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Heavenly Creatures
Heavenly Creatures
1994 • as Bum Outside Theater (uncredited)
★ 6.9
Bad Taste
Bad Taste
1987 • as Derek / Robert
★ 6.3
Meet the Feebles
Meet the Feebles
1989 • as Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited)
★ 6.3
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
2005 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 10.0
Attack of the Doc!
Attack of the Doc!
2023 • as Self
★ 5.5
The Making of 'The Two Towers'
★ 8.8
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
★ 7.8
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
★ 6.4
The Valley
The Valley
1976 • as Prospector #4
★ 10.0
Forgotten Silver
Forgotten Silver
1997 • as Self
★ 7.2
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
★ 7.3
West of Memphis
West of Memphis
2012 • as Self – WM3 Supporter
★ 7.4
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
★ 7.5
Quest for the Ring
Quest for the Ring
2001 • as Self
★ 5.7
Close Up
Close Up
2012 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 9.5
The Long and Short of It
The Long and Short of It
2003 • as Bus Driver
★ 6.5
The Sci-Fi Boys
The Sci-Fi Boys
2006 • as Self
★ 7.0
movie
The Company of Thorin
2013 • as Self
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
★ 8.5
movie
movie
The Characters of Star Wars
★ 6.8
movie
Farewell, Friends!
2015 • as Self
movie
Kong's New York, 1933
Kong's New York, 1933
2006 • as Self
★ 8.0
movie
Good Taste Made Bad Taste
Good Taste Made Bad Taste
1988 • as Himself
★ 6.9
The Race for Everest
The Race for Everest
2003 • as Self - Reuters Correspendent
★ 10.0
Peter Jackson's Military Treasures
★ 7.0
DNZ: The Real Middle Earth
★ 7.0
Behind the Bull
Behind the Bull
2000 • as Self
★ 7.5