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Peter Jackson
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Peter Jackson

Known for exceptional directing in global cinema.

Profession

Directing

Birthday

31 Oct 1961

Age

65 Years

Born In

Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Total Projects

87

Years Active

71 Yrs

Avg Rating

7.4 ★

Overview

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...

Filmography

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

movie

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

2024

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

as Self

Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song

movie

Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song

2023

Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song

as Self

The Muppets Mayhem

tv

The Muppets Mayhem

2023

The Muppets Mayhem

as Peter Jackson (uncredited)

Attack of the Doc!

movie

Attack of the Doc!

2023

Attack of the Doc!

as Self

Peter Jackson's Military Treasures

movie

Peter Jackson's Military Treasures

2021

Peter Jackson's Military Treasures

as Self

Reunited Apart

tv

Reunited Apart

2020

Reunited Apart

as Self

Mortal Engines

movie

Mortal Engines

2018

Mortal Engines

as Sooty Pete (uncredited)

Adam Savage Tours Peter Jackson's Movie Prop Collection

movie

Adam Savage Tours Peter Jackson's Movie Prop Collection

2016

Adam Savage Tours Peter Jackson's Movie Prop Collection

as Himself

CineRaya

movie

Farewell, Friends!

2015

Farewell, Friends!

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Under the Shadow of the Mountain

2015

Under the Shadow of the Mountain

as Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

tv

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

movie

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

2014

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

as Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

Summoning Smaug: The Last of the Fire-drakes

2014

Summoning Smaug: The Last of the Fire-drakes

as Self

CineRaya

movie

In the Halls of the Elven-king

2014

In the Halls of the Elven-king

as Self

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

tv

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

as Self

River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand

movie

River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand

2013

River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand

as Self

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

movie

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

as Albert Dreary (uncredited)

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

movie

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

2013

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

as Self

CineRaya

movie

The Company of Thorin

2013

The Company of Thorin

as Self

CineRaya

movie

The Journey Back to Middle-earth

2013

The Journey Back to Middle-earth

as Self

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

movie

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

as Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)

West of Memphis

movie

West of Memphis

2012

West of Memphis

as Self – WM3 Supporter

Close Up

movie

Close Up

2012

Close Up

as Self (archive footage)

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

movie

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

2012

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

as Self

The Lovely Bones

movie

The Lovely Bones

2009

The Lovely Bones

as Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)

Last Chance to See

tv

Last Chance to See

2009

Last Chance to See

as Self

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

movie

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

2008

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

as Self

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

movie

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

2007

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

as Self

Hot Fuzz

movie

Hot Fuzz

2007

Hot Fuzz

as Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)

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

movie

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

2006

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

as Self

CineRaya

movie

The Eighth Blunder of the World

2006

The Eighth Blunder of the World

as Self

The Sci-Fi Boys

movie

The Sci-Fi Boys

2006

The Sci-Fi Boys

as Self

Kong's New York, 1933

movie

Kong's New York, 1933

2006

Kong's New York, 1933

King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries

movie

King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries

2005

King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries

as Self

King Kong

movie

King Kong

2005

King Kong

as Biplane Gunner

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

movie

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

2005

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

as Self

The Colbert Report

tv

The Colbert Report

2005

The Colbert Report

as Self (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

Lord of the Brush

2005

Lord of the Brush

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

movie

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

2005

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

as Self (archive footage)

Ringers: Lord of the Fans

movie

Ringers: Lord of the Fans

2005

Ringers: Lord of the Fans

as Self

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

movie

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

2005

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

as Self

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

movie

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

2004

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

as Self

CineRaya

movie

The Passing of an Age

2004

The Passing of an Age

as Self

CineRaya

movie

From Book to Script: Forging the Final Chapter

2004

From Book to Script: Forging the Final Chapter

as Self

The Characters of Star Wars

movie

The Characters of Star Wars

2004

The Characters of Star Wars

as Self

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

movie

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

2004

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

as Self

Kulturplatz

tv

Kulturplatz

2004

Kulturplatz

as Self

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

movie

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

2004

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

as Self

Entourage

tv

Entourage

2004

Entourage

as Peter Jackson

The Making of 'The Return of the King'

movie

The Making of 'The Return of the King'

2004

The Making of 'The Return of the King'

as Self

DNZ: The Real Middle Earth

movie

DNZ: The Real Middle Earth

2004

DNZ: The Real Middle Earth

as Self

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

movie

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

2003

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

as Self

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

movie

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

as Corsair Bosun (uncredited)

Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King

movie

Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King

2003

Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King

as Self

J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth

movie

J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth

2003

J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth

as Self

From Book to Script: Finding the Story

movie

From Book to Script: Finding the Story

2003

From Book to Script: Finding the Story

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Warriors of the Third Age

2003

Warriors of the Third Age

as Self

The Making of 'The Long and Short of It'

movie

The Making of 'The Long and Short of It'

2003

The Making of 'The Long and Short of It'

as Self

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

movie

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

2003

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

The Race for Everest

movie

The Race for Everest

2003

The Race for Everest

as Self - Reuters Correspendent

The Making of 'The Two Towers'

movie

The Making of 'The Two Towers'

2003

The Making of 'The Two Towers'

The Long and Short of It

movie

The Long and Short of It

2003

The Long and Short of It

as Bus Driver

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

movie

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

as Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)

New Zealand as Middle Earth

movie

New Zealand as Middle Earth

2002

New Zealand as Middle Earth

as self

CineRaya

movie

A Day in the Life of a Hobbit

2002

A Day in the Life of a Hobbit

as Self

Icons

tv

Icons

2002

Icons

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

movie

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

2002

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

as Self

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

movie

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

as Self

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

movie

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

as Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)

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

movie

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

2001

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

as Self

Quest for the Ring

movie

Quest for the Ring

2001

Quest for the Ring

as Self

Behind the Bull

movie

Behind the Bull

2000

Behind the Bull

as Himself

Click

tv

Click

2000

Click

as Self

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

movie

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

1998

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

as Self

Forgotten Silver

movie

Forgotten Silver

1997

Forgotten Silver

as Self

The Frighteners

movie

The Frighteners

1996

The Frighteners

as Man with Piercings (uncredited)

Heavenly Creatures

movie

Heavenly Creatures

1994

Heavenly Creatures

as Bum Outside Theater (uncredited)

Blue Heelers

tv

Blue Heelers

1993

Blue Heelers

Braindead

movie

Braindead

1992

Braindead

as Undertaker's Assistant

The Simpsons

tv

The Simpsons

1989

The Simpsons

as Peter Jackson (voice)

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

movie

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

1989

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

as Self

Meet the Feebles

movie

Meet the Feebles

1989

Meet the Feebles

as Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited)

Good Taste Made Bad Taste

movie

Good Taste Made Bad Taste

1988

Good Taste Made Bad Taste

as Himself

Bad Taste

movie

Bad Taste

1987

Bad Taste

as Derek / Robert

The Valley

movie

The Valley

1976

The Valley

as Prospector #4

The Oscars

tv

The Oscars

1953

The Oscars

as Self

The Making of The Lord of the Rings Collection

movie

The Making of The Lord of the Rings Collection

TBA

The Making of The Lord of the Rings Collection

as Self

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