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Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Directing·1961·92 films

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, inc…

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As Director

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
King Kong
King Kong (2005)
The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones (2009)
Braindead
Braindead (1992)
The Frighteners
The Frighteners (1996)
Heavenly Creatures
Heavenly Creatures (1994)
Bad Taste
Bad Taste (1987)
They Shall Not Grow Old
They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)
Meet the Feebles
Meet the Feebles (1989)
Forgotten Silver
Forgotten Silver (1997)
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert (2022)
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998)
The Lost Spider Pit Sequence
The Lost Spider Pit Sequence (2005)
Crossing the Line
Crossing the Line (2008)
The Valley
The Valley (1976)
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles (1989)

As Actor

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)Corsair Bosun (uncredited)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)Albert Dreary (uncredited)
King Kong
King Kong (2005)Biplane Gunner
Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz (2007)Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)
Mortal Engines
Mortal Engines (2018)Sooty Pete (uncredited)
The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones (2009)Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)
Braindead
Braindead (1992)Undertaker's Assistant
The Frighteners
The Frighteners (1996)Man with Piercings (uncredited)
Heavenly Creatures
Heavenly Creatures (1994)Bum Outside Theater (uncredited)
Bad Taste
Bad Taste (1987)Derek / Robert
Meet the Feebles
Meet the Feebles (1989)Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited)
West of Memphis
West of Memphis (2012)Self – WM3 Supporter
Forgotten Silver
Forgotten Silver (1997)Self
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (2013)Self
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed (2007)Self
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012)Self
King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries
King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries (2005)Self
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Ringers: Lord of the Fans (2005)Self
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)Self
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee (2024)Self
Good Taste Made Bad Taste
Good Taste Made Bad Taste (1988)Himself
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' (2001)Self
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King (2003)Self
The Long and Short of It
The Long and Short of It (2003)Bus Driver
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' (2002)Self
The Sci-Fi Boys
The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)Self
The Making of 'The Two Towers'
The Making of 'The Two Towers' (2003)
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
The Making of 'The Return of the King' (2004)Self
Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song
Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song (2023)Self
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998)Self
Quest for the Ring
Quest for the Ring (2001)Self
The Characters of Star Wars
The Characters of Star Wars (2004)Self
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision (2003)Self
Attack of the Doc!
Attack of the Doc! (2023)Self
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!! (2004)Self
No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects
No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects (2003)
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006)Self
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005)Self
Close Up
Close Up (2012)Self (archive footage)
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz (2005)Self
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King' (2004)Self
The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'
The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars' (2004)Self
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood (2005)Self (archive footage)
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” (2008)Self
River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand
River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand (2013)Self
J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth
J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth (2003)Self
Kong's New York, 1933
Kong's New York, 1933 (2006)
New Zealand as Middle Earth
New Zealand as Middle Earth (2002)Self
The Valley
The Valley (1976)Prospector #4
The Race for Everest
The Race for Everest (2003)Self - Reuters Correspendent
Peter Jackson's Military Treasures
Peter Jackson's Military Treasures (2021)Self
A Day in the Life of a Hobbit
A Day in the Life of a Hobbit (2002)Self
Behind the Bull
Behind the Bull (2000)Himself
The Passing of an Age
The Passing of an Age (2004)Self
From Book to Script: Forging the Final Chapter
From Book to Script: Forging the Final Chapter (2004)Self
From Book to Script: Finding the Story
From Book to Script: Finding the Story (2003)Self
DNZ: The Real Middle Earth
DNZ: The Real Middle Earth (2004)Self
Warriors of the Third Age
Warriors of the Third Age (2003)Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth + Weta Workshop + Costume Design
The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth + Weta Workshop + Costume Design (2002)Self
The Making of 'The Long and Short of It'
The Making of 'The Long and Short of It' (2003)Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth (2002)Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to Script
The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to Script (2002)Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: The Road Goes Ever On..
The Fellowship of the Ring: The Road Goes Ever On.. (2002)Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Cast
The Fellowship of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Cast (2002)Self
The Company of Thorin
The Company of Thorin (2013)Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Scale
The Fellowship of the Ring: Scale (2002)Self
Weta Digital
Weta Digital (2002)Self
J.R.R. Tolkien - Creator of Middle-earth
J.R.R. Tolkien - Creator of Middle-earth (2002)Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Visualizing the Story
The Fellowship of the Ring: Visualizing the Story (2002)Self
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles (1989)Self
Farewell, Friends!
Farewell, Friends! (2015)Self
The Soundscapes of Middle-earth
The Soundscapes of Middle-earth (2002)Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Assembling an Epic
The Fellowship of the Ring: Assembling an Epic (2002)Self
In the Halls of the Elven-king
In the Halls of the Elven-king (2014)Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Big-atures
The Fellowship of the Ring: Big-atures (2002)Self
Adam Savage Tours Peter Jackson's Movie Prop Collection
Adam Savage Tours Peter Jackson's Movie Prop Collection (2016)Himself
The Journey Back to Middle-earth
The Journey Back to Middle-earth (2013)Self
Music for Middle-earth
Music for Middle-earth (2002)Self
Under the Shadow of the Mountain
Under the Shadow of the Mountain (2015)Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Digital Grading
The Fellowship of the Ring: Digital Grading (2002)Self
Summoning Smaug: The Last of the Fire-drakes
Summoning Smaug: The Last of the Fire-drakes (2014)Self
The Making of The Lord of the Rings Collection
The Making of The Lord of the Rings CollectionSelf

As Writer

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
King Kong
King Kong (2005)
Mortal Engines
Mortal Engines (2018)
The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones (2009)
Braindead
Braindead (1992)
The Frighteners
The Frighteners (1996)
Heavenly Creatures
Heavenly Creatures (1994)
Bad Taste
Bad Taste (1987)
They Shall Not Grow Old
They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)
Meet the Feebles
Meet the Feebles (1989)
Forgotten Silver
Forgotten Silver (1997)
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998)
Jack Brown: Genius
Jack Brown: Genius (1996)
Valley of the Stereos
Valley of the Stereos (1992)
Crossing the Line
Crossing the Line (2008)