Peter Jackson
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Peter Jackson is a New Zealand director born in Pukerua Bay, celebrated for adapting J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novels into one of the most ambitious and commercially successful film trilogies ever produced. The Lord of the Rings trilogy, filmed simultaneously across New Zealand's landscapes over an extraordinary production, culminated in The Return of the King sweeping all eleven Academy Awards it was nominated for, including Best Picture and Best Director, a rare achievement for a fantasy franchise. Jackson later returned to Middle-earth with The Hobbit trilogy, extending the same visual scale to Tolkien's earlier novel. Before his fantasy epics, Jackson built a cult reputation with splatstick horror comedies including Braindead, and he later directed the technically pioneering documentary They Shall Not Grow Old, restoring and colorizing World War I archival footage. Jackson's technical ambition and successful translation of vast fantasy literature to the screen have made him one of the most significant directors in blockbuster filmmaking history.
Peter Jackson
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Peter Jackson is a New Zealand director born in Pukerua Bay, celebrated for adapting J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novels into one of the most ambitious and commercially successful film trilogies ever produced. The Lord of the Rings trilogy, filmed simultaneously across New Zealand's landscapes over an extraordinary production, culminated in The Return of the King sweeping all eleven Academy Awards it was nominated for, including Best Picture and Best Director, a rare achievement for a fantasy franchise. Jackson later returned to Middle-earth with The Hobbit trilogy, extending the same visual scale to Tolkien's earlier novel. Before his fantasy epics, Jackson built a cult reputation with splatstick horror comedies including Braindead, and he later directed the technically pioneering documentary They Shall Not Grow Old, restoring and colorizing World War I archival footage. Jackson's technical ambition and successful translation of vast fantasy literature to the screen have made him one of the most significant directors in blockbuster filmmaking history.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
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King Kong
2005
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The Lovely Bones
2009
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Braindead
1992
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The Frighteners
1996
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Bad Taste
1987
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Heavenly Creatures
1994
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Meet the Feebles
1989
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The Lost Spider Pit Sequence
2005
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Crossing the Line
2008
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Mortal Engines
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2018
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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2014
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
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2013
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
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2012
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The Lovely Bones
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2009
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Crossing the Line
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2008
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King Kong
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2005
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The Lost Spider Pit Sequence
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2005
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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2003
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Jackson and where are they from?
Peter Jackson is 64 years old, born on October 31, 1961 in Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Jackson?
Peter Jackson is best known for directing The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
How many movies has Peter Jackson directed?
Over a 50-year career (since 1976), Peter Jackson has directed or written 19 films and worked on 0 TV shows.
What was Peter Jackson's first movie?
The career of Peter Jackson began with The Valley (1976).
What is Peter Jackson's most recent movie or series?
Peter Jackson's most recent release is The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert, which premiered on January 30, 2022.
Peter Jackson
1961-10-31 · Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
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.Peter Jackson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia