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 no...
Known For
Complete Filmography
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
2027
Producer
A new film based on the novels.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
2024
Executive Producer
A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and traitorous lord of Rohan seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Roha...
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
2024
as Self
Aristocratic Italian roots, a close family connection to James Bond novelist Ian Fleming, wartime experiences in the British and Finnish military, pos...
Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song
2023
as Self
The story of The Beatles' last song featuring exclusive footage and commentary.
Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song
2023
Thanks
The story of The Beatles' last song featuring exclusive footage and commentary.
WAR IS OVER!
2023
Thanks
Set in an alternate WWI reality where a senseless war rages on, two soldiers on opposite sides of the conflict play a joyful game of chess. A heroic c...
Attack of the Doc!
2023
as Self
Before the rise of big tech, social media and Marvel movies, Attack of the Show! chronicled the rise of nerd culture. G4TV's flagship show launched th...
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
2022
Director, Producer
On the 30th of January, 1969, the Beatles performed an unannounced concert from the rooftop of their Apple Corps headquarters at Savile Row, within ce...
Peter Jackson's Military Treasures
2021
as Self
An exclusive look at Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson's secret passion – an astonishing collection of First World War memorabilia, including warp...
Mortal Engines
2018
as Sooty Pete (uncredited)
Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources...
Mortal Engines
2018
Producer, Screenplay
Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources...
They Shall Not Grow Old
2018
Director, Producer, Writer
A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of Armistice Day, and the end of the war.
Killer Piñata
2017
Thanks
A possessed piñata, seeking to avenge the savagery that humanity has inflicted on his kind, picks off a group of friends, one by one, in an unending n...
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014
as Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruine...
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruine...
River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand
2013
as Self
James Nesbitt moved to New Zealand in 2011 when he landed the role of Bofur in Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, but he says the country remains largely...
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
as Albert Dreary (uncredited)
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to ge...
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
Screenplay, Director, Producer
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to ge...
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
2013
as Self
With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who about to film, the "classic" Doctors Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy are keen to be involved. B...
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012
as Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mounta...
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012
Screenplay, Director, Producer
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mounta...
West of Memphis
2012
as Self – WM3 Supporter
The documentary tells the hitherto unknown story behind an extraordinary and desperate fight to bring the truth to light. Told and made by those who l...
West of Memphis
2012
Producer
The documentary tells the hitherto unknown story behind an extraordinary and desperate fight to bring the truth to light. Told and made by those who l...
Close Up
2012
as Self (archive footage)
More than 150 silent short films about singers, actors and directors captured during Press Conferences in Cannes, Venice and Berlin, between 1993 and ...
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
2012
as Self
There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen. Foc...
Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica
2012
Thanks
An invasion alien threatens the fate of humanity and begins in a village where there are Bill Johnson, John West and Max Giggs. The friends escape fro...
The Adventures of Tintin
2011
Producer
Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive s...
The Lovely Bones
2009
as Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)
After being brutally murdered, 14-year-old Susie Salmon watches from heaven over her grief-stricken family -- and her killer. As she observes their da...
The Lovely Bones
2009
Producer, Screenplay, Director
After being brutally murdered, 14-year-old Susie Salmon watches from heaven over her grief-stricken family -- and her killer. As she observes their da...
District 9
2009
Producer
Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South Afr...
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
2008
as Self
The astonishing story of the genesis, production, worldwide success, and legacy of King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoed...
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
2008
Producer
The astonishing story of the genesis, production, worldwide success, and legacy of King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoed...
Crossing the Line
2008
Director, Writer
In WWI, a pilot’s teddy bear and an infantryman’s lost photo drift through chaos, their fragile presence briefly disrupting the brutal rhythm of battl...
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
2007
as Self
The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It con...
Hot Fuzz
2007
as Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)
Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he m...
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
2006
as Self
Following the immense success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Peter Jackson directs King Kong (2005). This documentary follows him, and the immense ...
The Eighth Blunder of the World
2006
as Self
Blooper reel for Peter Jackson's King Kong (2005)
The Sci-Fi Boys
2006
as Self
Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to blo...
King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries
2005
as Self
Academy Award - winning filmmaker Peter Jackson invites you behind the scenes of his latest movie to witness the birth of King Kong.
King Kong
2005
as Biplane gunner
In 1933 New York, an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island, where they encounter K...
King Kong
2005
Director, Producer, Writer
In 1933 New York, an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island, where they encounter K...
The Lost Spider Pit Sequence
2005
Director
What the "spider-pit" sequence from the original King Kong (1933) probably looked like (the original sequence was cut out of the original movie becaus...
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
2005
as Self
"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.
Lord of the Brush
2005
"Lord of the Brush" details the artist John Howe's history and passion for J.R.R. Tolkien's works. John's story is brought to life with over 100 of hi...
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
2005
as Self
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
2005
as Self
'Ringers: Lord of the Fans' is a feature-length documentary that explores how "The Lord of the Rings" has influenced Western popular culture over the ...
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
2004
as Self
A documentary about the making of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'.
The Characters of Star Wars
2004
as Self
The Characters of Star Wars is a Video Documentary included in the 2004 DVD release of the Star Wars Original Trilogy. It explained the Mythos of many...
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
2004
as Self
The documentary looks at the rise to celebrity status of NZ actor and musician Bret McKenzie, who appeared for 3 seconds as an extra in "The Lord of t...
The Making of the Return of the King
2004
as Self
A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Created by filmmaker Costa Botes (personally selecte...
DNZ: The Real Middle Earth
2004
as Self
Jim Hickey travels around New Zealand discovering the real people behind the making of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
2003
as Self
Making of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
2003
Thanks
Making of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
as Corsair Bosun (uncredited)
As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outc...
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
Screenplay, Director, Producer
As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outc...
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King
2003
as Self
Documentary exploring the parallels between 'The Return of the King' and real events and people in history.
The Making of 'The Long and Short of It'
2003
as Self
A documentary about the making of 'The Long and Short of It'.
No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects
2003
A look at the digital effects in Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
The Race for Everest
2003
as Self - Reuters Correspendent
The dramatic story of the British expedition that made the first ascent of Everest. Combining interviews with the surviving members of the 1953 Briti...
The Making of The Two Towers
2003
A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers." Created by filmmaker Costa Botes (personally selected by Pet...
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
2003
as Self
From the very beginning of the design process on the film trilogy, right up to the summer months prior to the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Tw...
The Long and Short of It
2003
as Bus Driver
A workman gets some unexpected help from two people of vastly different sizes.
The Long and Short of It
2003
Executive Producer
A workman gets some unexpected help from two people of vastly different sizes.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
as Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)
Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies l...
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
Producer, Screenplay, Director
Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies l...
New Zealand as Middle Earth
2002
as self
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
2002
as Self
A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring." Created by filmmaker Costa Botes (personally sel...
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
as Self
A documentary about the influences on Tolkien, covering in brief his childhood and how he detested the onslaught of industry through the idyllic count...
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
as Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the han...
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the han...
A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'
2001
as Self
The making of Peter Jackson's adaptation of Tolkien's classic work.
Quest for the Ring
2001
as Self
Behind the Bull
2000
as Himself
Documentary about the making of Forgotten Silver.
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
1998
as Himself
Documentary about the making of the 1996 horror-comedy.
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
1998
Producer, Writer, Director
Documentary about the making of the 1996 horror-comedy.
Forgotten Silver
1997
as Self
The life story of Colin McKenzie, a forgotten pioneer of international cinema who was born in rural New Zealand in 1888.
Forgotten Silver
1997
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
The life story of Colin McKenzie, a forgotten pioneer of international cinema who was born in rural New Zealand in 1888.
Contact
1997
Additional Visual Effects
A radio astronomer receives the first extraterrestrial radio signal ever picked up on Earth. As the world powers scramble to decipher the message and ...
The Frighteners
1996
as Man with Piercings (uncredited)
Once an architect, Frank Bannister now passes himself off as an exorcist of evil spirits. To bolster his facade, he claims his "special" gift is the r...
The Frighteners
1996
Screenplay, Director, Producer
Once an architect, Frank Bannister now passes himself off as an exorcist of evil spirits. To bolster his facade, he claims his "special" gift is the r...
Dirty Creature
1995
Executive Producer
A little girl and her dog impersonate a crocodile at the edge of a muddy bog and then go on a chaotic rampage through the suburbs of Wellington.
Heavenly Creatures
1994
as Bum Outside Theater (uncredited)
Precocious teenager Juliet moves to New Zealand with her family and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy an...
Heavenly Creatures
1994
Screenplay, Director, Co-Producer
Precocious teenager Juliet moves to New Zealand with her family and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy an...
DeGenerazione
1994
Thanks
Horror/sci-fi anthology with a punk streak, co-directed by and starring — among other newcomers — Asia Argento.
Jack Brown: Genius
1994
Writer, Second Unit Director, Producer
A thousand years ago, in England, the crazy monk Elmer wears a pair of wings and tries to fly from a high tower. He dies, and his soul is doomed to th...
Braindead
1992
as Undertaker's Assistant
When a Sumatran rat-monkey bites Lionel Cosgrove's mother, she's transformed into a zombie and begins killing (and transforming) the entire town while...
Braindead
1992
Director, Screenplay
When a Sumatran rat-monkey bites Lionel Cosgrove's mother, she's transformed into a zombie and begins killing (and transforming) the entire town while...
Valley of the Stereos
1992
Executive Producer, Story
River runs the one-man operation of Tranquility Records, recording animal sounds near his house and making music from them. The only neighboring house...
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
1989
as Self
This documentary looks at how the strings were pulled on Peter Jackson's low-budget puppet movie Meet the Feebles. An old Wellington railway shed fizz...
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
1989
Director
This documentary looks at how the strings were pulled on Peter Jackson's low-budget puppet movie Meet the Feebles. An old Wellington railway shed fizz...
Meet the Feebles
1989
as Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited)
Heidi, star of the "Meet The Feebles Variety Hour" discovers her lover Bletch the Walrus is cheating on her. And with all the world waiting for the sh...
Meet the Feebles
1989
Producer, Director, Screenplay
Heidi, star of the "Meet The Feebles Variety Hour" discovers her lover Bletch the Walrus is cheating on her. And with all the world waiting for the sh...
The Lounge Bar
1989
Special Effects
The zenith of Don McGlashan and Harry Sinclair's legendary Front Lawn collaborations, this iconic Kiwi short follows two men and one woman on a rainy ...
Good Taste Made Bad Taste
1988
as Himself
A very informative documentary on the making of Peter Jackson's gore classic Bad Taste. Highlights include behind-the-scenes footage, detailed explana...
Bad Taste
1987
as Derek / Robert
A team from the intergalactic fast food chain Crumb's Crunchy Delights descends on Earth, planning to make human flesh the newest taste sensation. Aft...
Bad Taste
1987
Director, Editor, Producer
A team from the intergalactic fast food chain Crumb's Crunchy Delights descends on Earth, planning to make human flesh the newest taste sensation. Aft...
The Valley
1976
as Prospector #4
The story is mainly about a cyclops and the misadventures of a boy, that takes place in the valley to which the monster lives.
The Valley
1976
Director, Costume Design, Special Effects
The story is mainly about a cyclops and the misadventures of a boy, that takes place in the valley to which the monster lives.
The Making of The Lord of the Rings Collection
N/A
as Self
Created by filmmaker Costa Botes (personally selected by Peter Jackson), this documentary uses raw footage to reveal the inside story on how the great...
Untitled Adventures of Tintin Sequel
N/A
Director
Based on the comic book Prisoners of the Sun, where Tintin and Haddock head to South America to find a cure for their friend professor Calculus.