Peter Jackson_
OSCAR WINNER Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
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Born
Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Director
Occupations
Writer, Screenwriter, Film director, Actor, Film editor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Nationality
Citizenship
New Zealand
Languages
English
Spouse
Fran Walsh (1987)
Children
2 children: Billy Jackson, Katie Jackson
Education
Kāpiti College
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Πέτρος)
Popularity
Tier A -- 171,218 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
John Candy →
Screen debut
Directed first film at age 14
Career
Career spanning 51 years (1976-2027)
Notable
First credit at age 15 -- directed first film as a teenager
Year context
Born in 1961 -- Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in space; Bay of Pigs invasion; John F. Kennedy was US president
Year 1961 →
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (26)
The Lord of the...
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Producer
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Producer
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
Director
The Beatles: Get Back
Director, Producer
Mortal Engines
Producer, Writer
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Producer, Director, Writer
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Writer, Director, Producer
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Film
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Producer, Director, Writer
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Film
AWARDS (9)
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture
2004
WON
G
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama
2003
WON
G
BAFTA Award for Best Direction
2002
WON
G
Golden Globe Award for Best Director
WON
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Jackson?
Peter Jackson is 64 years old, born on .
Where was Peter Jackson born?
Peter Jackson was born in Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand.
What movies or shows has Peter Jackson been in?
Peter Jackson has 26 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (2027), The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024), The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert (2022), The Beatles: Get Back (2021), Mortal Engines (2018).
What is Peter Jackson known for?
Peter Jackson is primarily known as a director. 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…
Where can I find more information about Peter Jackson?
You can find more about Peter Jackson on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
