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Peter Jackson

Biography

Peter Jackson

Producer Actor Director Writer

Born
October 31, 1961
Age
65 years old
Place of birth
Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Years active
1987 – present
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76

Credits

25

Movies

4

TV series

38

Years active

7.3

Avg. rating

0

Awards won

The life and career of Peter Jackson

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Career timeline

  1. 1961 · Born

    Born in Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand

  2. 1987 · Screen debut

    Bad Taste (Movie)

  3. 1987 · First production

    Bad Taste (Movie)

  4. 1989 · Writing debut

    Meet the Feebles (Movie)

  5. 2001 · Breakthrough

    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Movie)

  6. 2024 · Latest release

    The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (Movie)

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Action11
  • Adventure11
  • Fantasy10
  • Comedy8
  • Documentary6
  • Drama5
Highest-rated title The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2003 8.5 Most popular title The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001 8.5

Known for

Frequent collaborators

People who appear most often alongside Peter Jackson in our catalogue.

Filmography

  1. 2023 The Muppets Mayhem as Peter Jackson (uncredited) TV
  2. 2018 Mortal Engines as Sooty Pete (uncredited) Movie
  3. 2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug as Albert Dreary (uncredited) Movie
  4. 2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey as Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited) Movie
  5. 2009 The Lovely Bones as Man at Pharmacy (uncredited) Movie
  6. 2007 Hot Fuzz as Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited) Movie
  7. 2005 King Kong as Biplane Gunner Movie
  8. 2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as Corsair Bosun (uncredited) Movie
  9. 2003 The Long and Short of It as Bus Driver Movie
  10. 2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers as Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited) Movie
  11. 2002 Icons TV
  12. 1996 The Frighteners as Man with Piercings (uncredited) Movie
  13. 1994 Heavenly Creatures as Bum Outside Theater (uncredited) Movie
  14. 1993 Blue Heelers TV
  15. 1992 Braindead as Undertaker's Assistant Movie
  16. 1989 Meet the Feebles as Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited) Movie
  17. 1987 Bad Taste as Derek / Robert Movie
  1. 2027 The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum Upcoming Movie
  2. 2022 The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert Movie
  3. 2021 The Beatles: Get Back TV
  4. 2018 Mortal Engines Movie
  5. 2018 They Shall Not Grow Old Movie
  6. 2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Movie
  7. 2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Movie
  8. 2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Movie
  9. 2012 West of Memphis Movie
  10. 2011 The Adventures of Tintin Movie
  11. 2009 The Lovely Bones Movie
  12. 2009 District 9 Movie
  13. 2008 RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” Movie
  14. 2005 King Kong Movie
  15. 2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Movie
  16. 2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Movie
  17. 2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Movie
  18. 1996 The Frighteners Movie
  19. 1989 Meet the Feebles Movie
  20. 1987 Bad Taste Movie
  1. 2022 The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert Movie
  2. 2021 The Beatles: Get Back TV
  3. 2018 They Shall Not Grow Old Movie
  4. 2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Movie
  5. 2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Movie
  6. 2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Movie
  7. 2009 The Lovely Bones Movie
  8. 2005 King Kong Movie
  9. 2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Movie
  10. 2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Movie
  11. 2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Movie
  12. 1997 Forgotten Silver Movie
  13. 1996 The Frighteners Movie
  14. 1994 Heavenly Creatures Movie
  15. 1992 Braindead Movie
  16. 1989 Meet the Feebles Movie
  17. 1987 Bad Taste Movie
  1. 2018 Mortal Engines Movie
  2. 2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Movie
  3. 2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Movie
  4. 2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Movie
  5. 2009 The Lovely Bones Movie
  6. 2005 King Kong Movie
  7. 2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Movie
  8. 2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Movie
  9. 2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Movie
  10. 1996 The Frighteners Movie
  11. 1994 Heavenly Creatures Movie
  12. 1992 Braindead Movie
  13. 1989 Meet the Feebles Movie
  1. 1987 Bad Taste Movie
  1. 1987 Bad Taste Movie
  1. 2018 They Shall Not Grow Old Movie
  2. 1997 Forgotten Silver Movie
  3. 1987 Bad Taste Movie
  1. 2021 The Beatles: Get Back TV
  1. 2024 The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Movie
  2. 2003 The Long and Short of It Movie
  3. 1997 Forgotten Silver Movie

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Quick facts

How old is Peter Jackson?

Peter Jackson is 65 years old, born on October 31, 1961.

Where was Peter Jackson born?

Peter Jackson was born in Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand.

What was Peter Jackson’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Peter Jackson is Bad Taste (1987).

How many movies and series has Peter Jackson made?

Our catalogue lists 29 titles for Peter Jackson: 25 movies and 4 TV series.

What is Peter Jackson’s highest-rated title?

Among titles with enough votes, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King has the highest audience rating, with 8.5/10 on TMDB.

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