Peter Jackson
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Born October 31, 1961 (64 years old)·Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand·Male
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 most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
191 credits across 122 titlesDirecting
25 creditsActing
12 creditsCreator
1 creditWriting
20 creditsProduction
29 creditsCamera
2 creditsEditing
2 creditsCostume & Make-Up
1 creditVisual Effects
1 creditCrew
9 creditsAs self
89 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
