Peter Jackson

Director

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.

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Known For

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Not in library

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Not in library

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Not in library

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Not in library

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Not in library

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

2014

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Not in library

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013

The Simpsons Not in library

The Simpsons

1989

King Kong Not in library

King Kong

2005

Hot Fuzz Not in library

Hot Fuzz

2007

Mortal Engines

Mortal Engines

2018

Acting

2024 The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee as Self
2023 Attack of the Doc! as Self
2023 Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song as Self
2023 The Muppets Mayhem as Peter Jackson (uncredited) (1 episode)
2021 Peter Jackson's Military Treasures as Self
2020 Reunited Apart as Self (1 episode)
2018 Mortal Engines as Sooty Pete (uncredited) In Library
2015 The Appendices, Part Eleven: The Gathering Storm as Self
2015 The Appendices, Part Twelve: Here at Journey's End as Self
2015 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self (3 episodes)
2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies as Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
2014 The Appendices, Part Nine: Into the Wilderland as Self
2014 The Appendices, Part Ten: The Journey to Erebor as Self
2014 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver as Self (1 episode)
2013 The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot as Self
2013 River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand as Self
2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug as Albert Dreary (uncredited)
2013 The Appendices, Part Seven: A Long-Expected Journey as Self
2013 The Appendices, Part Eight: Return to Middle-earth as Self
2012 Close Up as Self (archive footage)
2012 Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan as Self
2012 West of Memphis as Self – WM3 Supporter
2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey as Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)
2009 The Lovely Bones as Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)
2009 Last Chance to See as Self (1 episode)
2008 RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” as Self
2007 Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed as Self
2007 Hot Fuzz as Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)
2006 The Sci-Fi Boys as Self
2006 Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' as Self
2006 The Eighth Blunder of the World as Self
2006 Kong's New York, 1933
2005 Ringers: Lord of the Fans as Self
2005 King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries as Self
2005 Nos Bastidores de Hollywood as Self (archive footage)
2005 Lord of the Brush
2005 The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz as Self
2005 King Kong as Biplane Gunner
2005 Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection as Self
2005 The Colbert Report as Self (uncredited) (1 episode)
2004 Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!! as Self
2004 DNZ: The Real Middle Earth as Self
2004 A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King' as Self
2004 The Making of 'The Return of the King' as Self
2004 The Characters of Star Wars as Self
2004 The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars' as Self
2004 The Appendices, Part Five: The War of the Ring as Self
2004 The Appendices, Part Six: The Passing of an Age as Self
2004 Entourage as Peter Jackson (1 episode)
2004 Kulturplatz as Self (1 episode)
2003 The Making of 'The Two Towers'
2003 The Making of 'The Long and Short of It' as Self
2003 Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King as Self
2003 The Long and Short of It as Bus Driver
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as Corsair Bosun (uncredited)
2003 The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision as Self
2003 The Race for Everest as Self - Reuters Correspendent
2003 No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects
2003 J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth as Self
2003 From Book to Script: Finding the Story as Self
2003 The Appendices, Part Three: The Journey Continues... as Self
2003 The Appendices, Part Four: The Battle for Middle-earth Begins as Self
2002 New Zealand as Middle Earth as self
2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers as Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)
2002 The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' as Self
2002 The Appendices, Part One: From Book to Vision as Self
2002 The Appendices, Part Two: From Vision to Reality as Self
2002 Icons
2001 Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring as Self
2001 Quest for the Ring as Self
2001 Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' as Self
2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring as Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
2000 Behind the Bull as Himself
2000 Click as Self (1 episode)
1998 The Making of 'The Frighteners' as Self
1997 Forgotten Silver as Self
1996 The Frighteners as Man with Piercings (uncredited)
1994 Heavenly Creatures as Bum Outside Theater (uncredited)
1993 Blue Heelers
1992 Braindead as Undertaker's Assistant
1989 Meet the Feebles as Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited)
1989 Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles as Self
1989 The Simpsons as Peter Jackson (voice) (1 episode)
1988 Good Taste Made Bad Taste as Himself
1987 Bad Taste as Derek / Robert
1976 The Valley as Prospector #4
1953 The Oscars as Self (1 episode)
— The Making of The Lord of the Rings Collection as Self

Directing

2022 The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert Director
2021 The Beatles: Get Back Director
2018 They Shall Not Grow Old Director
2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Director
2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Director
2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Director
2011 The Adventures of Tintin Co-Director
2009 The Lovely Bones Director
2008 Crossing the Line Director
2005 King Kong Director
2005 The Lost Spider Pit Sequence Director
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Director
2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Director
2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Director
1998 The Making of 'The Frighteners' Director
1997 Forgotten Silver Director
1996 The Frighteners Director
1996 Jack Brown: Genius Second Unit Director
1994 Heavenly Creatures Director
1992 Braindead Director
1989 Meet the Feebles Director
1989 Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles Director
1987 Bad Taste Director
1976 The Valley Director
— Untitled Adventures of Tintin Sequel Director

Writing

2018 Mortal Engines Screenplay In Library
2018 They Shall Not Grow Old Writer
2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Screenplay
2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Screenplay
2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Screenplay
2009 The Lovely Bones Screenplay
2008 Crossing the Line Writer
2005 King Kong Writer
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Screenplay
2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Screenplay
2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Screenplay
1998 The Making of 'The Frighteners' Writer
1997 Forgotten Silver Writer
1996 The Frighteners Screenplay
1996 Jack Brown: Genius Writer
1994 Heavenly Creatures Screenplay
1992 Braindead Screenplay
1992 Valley of the Stereos Story
1989 Meet the Feebles Screenplay
1987 Bad Taste Writer

Production

2027 The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum Producer
2024 The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Executive Producer
2022 The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert Producer
2021 The Beatles: Get Back Producer
2018 Mortal Engines Producer In Library
2018 They Shall Not Grow Old Producer
2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Producer
2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Producer
2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Producer
2012 West of Memphis Producer
2011 The Adventures of Tintin Producer
2009 The Lovely Bones Producer
2009 District 9 Producer
2008 RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” Producer
2005 King Kong Producer
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Producer
2003 The Long and Short of It Executive Producer
2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Producer
2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Producer
1998 The Making of 'The Frighteners' Producer
1997 Forgotten Silver Executive Producer
1996 The Frighteners Producer
1996 Jack Brown: Genius Producer
1995 Dirty Creature Executive Producer
1994 Heavenly Creatures Co-Producer
1992 Valley of the Stereos Executive Producer
1989 Meet the Feebles Producer
1987 Bad Taste Producer

Camera

1990 Red Empire Director of Photography
1987 Bad Taste Director of Photography

Editing

1987 Bad Taste Editor
1976 The Valley Editor

Costume & Make-Up

1976 The Valley Makeup Designer
1976 The Valley Costume Design

Visual Effects

1997 Contact Additional Visual Effects

Crew

2023 Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song Thanks
2023 WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko Thanks
2017 Killer Piñata Thanks
2012 Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica Thanks
2003 The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision Thanks
1994 DeGenerazione Thanks
1989 The Lounge Bar Special Effects
1987 Bad Taste Special Effects
1987 Bad Taste Makeup Effects
1976 The Valley Special Effects

Creator

2021 The Beatles: Get Back Creator