Biography and filmography

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 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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Movies (112)

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

2027 · Producer

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

2024 · Executive Producer

Vida y muertes de Christopher Lee

Vida y muertes de Christopher Lee

2024 · Self

Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song

Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song

2023 · Self, Thanks

WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko

WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko

2023 · Thanks

Attack of the Doc!

Attack of the Doc!

2023 · Self

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert

2022 · Director, Producer

Peter Jackson's Military Treasures

Peter Jackson's Military Treasures

2021 · Self

Máquinas mortales

Máquinas mortales

2018 · Sooty Pete (uncredited), Producer, Screenplay

Jamás llegarán a viejos

Jamás llegarán a viejos

2018 · Director, Producer, Writer

Killer Piñata

Killer Piñata

2017 · Thanks

Adam Savage Tours Peter Jackson's Movie Prop Collection

Adam Savage Tours Peter Jackson's Movie Prop Collection

2016 · Himself

Farewell, Friends!

Farewell, Friends!

2015 · Self

Under the Shadow of the Mountain

Under the Shadow of the Mountain

2015 · Self

El Hobbit 3: La batalla de los Cinco Ejércitos

El Hobbit 3: La batalla de los Cinco Ejércitos

2014 · Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited), Director, Producer, Screenplay

Summoning Smaug: The Last of the Fire-drakes

Summoning Smaug: The Last of the Fire-drakes

2014 · Self

In the Halls of the Elven-king

In the Halls of the Elven-king

2014 · Self

River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand

River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand

2013 · Self

El Hobbit 2: La desolación de Smaug

El Hobbit 2: La desolación de Smaug

2013 · Albert Dreary (uncredited), Director, Screenplay, Producer

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

2013 · Self

The Company of Thorin

The Company of Thorin

2013 · Self

The Journey Back to Middle-earth

The Journey Back to Middle-earth

2013 · Self

El Hobbit: Un viaje inesperado

El Hobbit: Un viaje inesperado

2012 · Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited), Director, Producer, Screenplay

Los chicos de Memphis

Los chicos de Memphis

2012 · Self – WM3 Supporter, Producer

Close Up

Close Up

2012 · Self (archive footage)

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

2012 · Self

Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica

Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica

2012 · Thanks

Las Aventuras de Tintín

Las Aventuras de Tintín

2011 · Producer, Co-Director

Wikus and Charlize

Wikus and Charlize

2010 · Thanks

Desde mi cielo

Desde mi cielo

2009 · Man at Pharmacy (uncredited), Director, Screenplay, Producer

Sector 9

Sector 9

2009 · Producer

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”

2008 · Self, Producer

Crossing the Line

Crossing the Line

2008 · Director, Writer

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

2007 · Self

Hot Fuzz: Super Policías

Hot Fuzz: Super Policías

2007 · Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)

Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'

Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'

2006 · Self

The Eighth Blunder of the World

The Eighth Blunder of the World

2006 · Self

The Making of 'The Two Towers'

The Making of 'The Two Towers'

2006 · Self

The Making of 'The Return of the King'

The Making of 'The Return of the King'

2006 · Self

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

2006 · Self

The Sci-Fi Boys

The Sci-Fi Boys

2006 · Self

Kong's New York, 1933

Kong's New York, 1933

2006 · Self

King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries

King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries

2005 · Self

King Kong: Peter Jackson's Post-Production Diaries

King Kong: Peter Jackson's Post-Production Diaries

2005 · Self

King Kong

King Kong

2005 · Biplane Gunner, Director, Producer, Screenplay

The Lost Spider Pit Sequence

The Lost Spider Pit Sequence

2005 · Director

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

2005 · Self

Lord of the Brush

Lord of the Brush

2005

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

2005 · Self (archive footage)

Ringers: Lord of the Fans

Ringers: Lord of the Fans

2005 · Self

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

2005 · Self

A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

2004 · Self

The Return of the King: The Passing of an Age

The Return of the King: The Passing of an Age

2004 · Self

The Return of the King: From Book to Script: Forging the Final Chapter

The Return of the King: From Book to Script: Forging the Final Chapter

2004 · Self

The Characters of Star Wars

The Characters of Star Wars

2004 · Self

The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'

The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'

2004 · Self

Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!

Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!

2004 · Self

DNZ: The Real Middle Earth

DNZ: The Real Middle Earth

2004 · Self

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

2003 · Self, Thanks

El señor de los anillos: El retorno del rey

El señor de los anillos: El retorno del rey

2003 · Corsair Bosun (uncredited), Director, Producer, Screenplay

Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King

Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King

2003 · Self

The Two Towers: J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth

The Two Towers: J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth

2003 · Self

The Two Towers: From Book to Script: Finding the Story

The Two Towers: From Book to Script: Finding the Story

2003 · Self

The Two Towers: Warriors of the Third Age

The Two Towers: Warriors of the Third Age

2003 · Self

The Two Towers: Designing Middle-earth

The Two Towers: Designing Middle-earth

2003 · Self

The Two Towers: Weta workshop

The Two Towers: Weta workshop

2003 · Self

The Making of 'The Long and Short of It'

The Making of 'The Long and Short of It'

2003 · Self

No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects

No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects

2003

The Race for Everest

The Race for Everest

2003 · Self - Reuters Correspendent

The Long and Short of It

The Long and Short of It

2003 · Bus Driver, Executive Producer

El señor de los anillos: Las dos torres

El señor de los anillos: Las dos torres

2002 · Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited), Producer, Screenplay, Director

The Fellowship of the Ring: New Zealand as Middle Earth

The Fellowship of the Ring: New Zealand as Middle Earth

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: A Day in the Life of a Hobbit

The Fellowship of the Ring: A Day in the Life of a Hobbit

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: J.R.R. Tolkien - Creator of Middle-earth

The Fellowship of the Ring: J.R.R. Tolkien - Creator of Middle-earth

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to Script

The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to Script

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: Storyboards and Pre-Viz: Making Words into Images

The Fellowship of the Ring: Storyboards and Pre-Viz: Making Words into Images

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth

The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Cast

The Fellowship of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Cast

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth

The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: Scale

The Fellowship of the Ring: Scale

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: Big-atures

The Fellowship of the Ring: Big-atures

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: Weta Digital

The Fellowship of the Ring: Weta Digital

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: Assembling an Epic

The Fellowship of the Ring: Assembling an Epic

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: Digital Grading

The Fellowship of the Ring: Digital Grading

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: The Soundscapes of Middle-earth

The Fellowship of the Ring: The Soundscapes of Middle-earth

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: Music for Middle-earth

The Fellowship of the Ring: Music for Middle-earth

2002 · Self

The Fellowship of the Ring: The Road Goes Ever On..

The Fellowship of the Ring: The Road Goes Ever On..

2002 · Self

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001 · Self

El señor de los anillos: La comunidad del anillo

El señor de los anillos: La comunidad del anillo

2001 · Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited), Director, Producer, Screenplay

Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'

Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'

2001 · Self

Quest for the Ring

Quest for the Ring

2001 · Self

Behind the Bull

Behind the Bull

2000 · Self

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

1998 · Self, Director, Writer, Producer

Forgotten Silver

Forgotten Silver

1997 · Self, Director, Writer, Executive Producer

Contacto

Contacto

1997 · Additional Visual Effects

Hillary and Tenzing - Everest and After

Hillary and Tenzing - Everest and After

1997 · self

Jack Brown: Genius

Jack Brown: Genius

1996 · Writer, Second Unit Director, Producer

Muertos de miedo

Muertos de miedo

1996 · Man with Piercings (uncredited), Director, Screenplay, Producer

Dirty Creature

Dirty Creature

1995 · Executive Producer

Criaturas celestiales

Criaturas celestiales

1994 · Bum Outside Theater (uncredited), Screenplay, Director, Co-Producer

DeGenerazione

DeGenerazione

1994 · Thanks

Muertos de miedo

Muertos de miedo

1992 · Undertaker's Assistant, Director, Screenplay

Valley of the Stereos

Valley of the Stereos

1992 · Executive Producer, Story

Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys: The Making of Meet the Feebles

Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys: The Making of Meet the Feebles

1990 · Self

Meet the Feebles

Meet the Feebles

1989 · Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited), Director, Screenplay, Producer

The Lounge Bar

The Lounge Bar

1989 · Special Effects

Good Taste Made Bad Taste

Good Taste Made Bad Taste

1988 · Himself

Bad Taste

Bad Taste

1987 · Derek / Robert, Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Writer, Special Effects, Makeup Effects

The Valley

The Valley

1976 · Prospector #4, Director, Editor, Costume Design, Makeup Designer, Special Effects

The Making of The Lord of the Rings Collection

The Making of The Lord of the Rings Collection

· Self

The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past

The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past

· Producer

Untitled The Adventures of Tintin Sequel

Untitled The Adventures of Tintin Sequel

· Director

TV shows (15)