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Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Directing1961Pukerua 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.

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Acting History

2023
The Muppets Mayhem
TVas Peter Jackson (uncredited)1 eps
The Simpsons
TVas Peter Jackson (voice)1 eps
2020
Reunited Apart
TVas Self1 eps
2017
2009
The Lovely Bones
as Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)
Last Chance to See
TVas Self1 eps
District 9
Producer
2007
Hot Fuzz
as Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)
Entourage
TVas Peter Jackson1 eps
2000
Behind the Bull
as Himself
Click
TVas Self
1997
Forgotten Silver
Executive Producer
Contact
Additional Visual Effects
1996
The Frighteners
as Man with Piercings (uncredited)
The Frighteners
Screenplay
Jack Brown: Genius
Second Unit Director
1994
Heavenly Creatures
as Bum Outside Theater (uncredited)
1992
Braindead
as Undertaker's Assistant
Valley of the Stereos
Executive Producer
Braindead
Director
Braindead
Screenplay
1989
Meet the Feebles
as Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited)
The Lounge Bar
Special Effects
1987
Bad Taste
as Derek / Robert
Bad Taste
Producer
Bad Taste
Director of Photography
Bad Taste
Director
Bad Taste
Editor
Bad Taste
Special Effects
Bad Taste
Writer
Bad Taste
Makeup Effects
1976
The Valley
as Prospector #4
The Valley
Director
The Valley
Costume Design
The Valley
Special Effects
The Valley
Makeup Designer

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Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
10/31/1961(64 years old)
Place of Birth
Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand