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Peter Jackson
AKA: Sir Peter Jackson · Peter Robert Jackson · Sir Peter Robert Jackson
Directing
Born: 1961
Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
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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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Known For
The Muppets Mayhem
Peter Jackson (uncredited)
2023 · US
The Beatles: Get Back
Director, Producer
2021 · NZ
Reunited Apart
Self
2020 · US
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
2015 · US
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Self
2014 · US
The Colbert Report
Self (uncredited)
2005 · US
Kulturplatz
Self
2004 · CH
Blue Heelers
Role
1993 · AU
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Muppets Mayhem | 2023 | Peter Jackson (uncredited) |
| The Beatles: Get Back | 2021 | Director, Producer |
| Reunited Apart | 2020 | Self |
| The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | 2015 | Self |
| Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | 2014 | Self |
| The Colbert Report | 2005 | Self (uncredited) |
| Kulturplatz | 2004 | Self |
| Blue Heelers | 1993 | Contributor |
| The Simpsons | 1989 | Peter Jackson (voice) |
| The Oscars | 1953 | Self |