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Peter Jackson
Sir Peter Robert Jackson ONZ KNZM (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand filmmaker best known as the director, writer, and producer of the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003) and the Hobbit trilogy (2012–2014), which are adapted from the novels of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien. Jackson began his career with horror comedies before moving to mainstream prominence in the film industry. He has three Academy Awards for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Among other awards, he has three BAFTAs, a Golden Globe, two Primetime Emmy Awards and four Saturn Awards. His production company is WingNut Films.
Outside of directing, Jackson has a keen interest in aviation and owns a collection of over 40 WWI-era warbirds housed at Hood Aerodome. He also owns an aircraft restoration and manufacturing company known as The Vintage Aviator. Jackson is known for his attention to detail, a habit of shooting scenes from many angles, a macabre sense of humour, and a general playfulness. Over time, his films have garnered numerous awards and acclaim, establishing him as one of the foremost filmmakers in the industry.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Peter Robert Jackson
Born: Wellington, New Zealand
Citizenship: New Zealand
Birthday: October 31, 1961
Occupations: Director, Producer, Writer
Years Active: 1976-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Fran Walsh
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Awards and Nominations Received by Peter Jackson
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Movies Featuring Peter Jackson
They Shall Not Grow Old
Heavenly Creatures
King Kong
The Frighteners
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lovely Bones
Dead Alive
Bad Taste
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
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The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of ‘Lord of the Rings’
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
The Long and Short of It
The Making of The Two Towers
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King
The Making of the Return of the King
Frodo Is Great… Who Is That?!!
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
King Kong: Peter Jackson’s Production Diaries
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director’s Vision
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
The Sci-Fi Boys
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
A Filmmaker’s Journey: Making ‘The Return of the King’
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of ‘King Kong’
Good Taste Made Bad Taste
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
Meet the Feebles
The Beatles: Get Back
Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song
The Sandpiper
The Valley
Forgotten Silver
Grandma and the Eight Children
Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
The Making of ‘The Frighteners’
Career Timeline
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2005
King Kong
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
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RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
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King Kong: Peter Jackson’s Production Diaries
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The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
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2004
The Making of the Return of the King
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Frodo Is Great… Who Is That?!!
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A Filmmaker’s Journey: Making ‘The Return of the King’
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2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Long and Short of It
Bus Driver
The Making of The Two Towers
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King
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The Quest Fulfilled: A Director’s Vision
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Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
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2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of ‘Lord of the Rings’
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Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
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