Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

1961-10-31 Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand 100 Credits

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...

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The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

2027

Producer

Producing

A new film based on the novels.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

2024

Executive Producer

6.6
Producing

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

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

2024

as Self

7.6
Acting

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

Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song

2023

as Self

7.3
Acting

The story of The Beatles' last song featuring exclusive footage and commentary.

Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song

Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song

2023

Thanks

7.3

The story of The Beatles' last song featuring exclusive footage and commentary.

WAR IS OVER!

WAR IS OVER!

2023

Thanks

6.3

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!

Attack of the Doc!

2023

as Self

5.0
Acting

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

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert

2022

Director, Producer

8.0
Directing Producing

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

Peter Jackson's Military Treasures

2021

as Self

7.0
Acting

An exclusive look at Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson's secret passion – an astonishing collection of First World War memorabilia, including warp...

Mortal Engines

Mortal Engines

2018

as Sooty Pete (uncredited)

6.2
Acting

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

Mortal Engines

2018

Producer, Screenplay

6.2
Producing Writing

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

They Shall Not Grow Old

2018

Director, Producer, Writer

7.8
Directing Producing Writing

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

Killer Piñata

2017

Thanks

6.0

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

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

2014

as Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)

7.3
Acting

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

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

2014

Director, Producer, Screenplay

7.3
Directing Producing Writing

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

River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand

2013

as Self

5.0
Acting

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

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013

as Albert Dreary (uncredited)

7.6
Acting

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

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013

Screenplay, Director, Producer

7.6
Writing Directing Producing

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

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

2013

as Self

7.9
Acting

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

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012

as Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)

7.4
Acting

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

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012

Screenplay, Director, Producer

7.4
Writing Directing Producing

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

West of Memphis

2012

as Self – WM3 Supporter

7.4
Acting

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

West of Memphis

2012

Producer

7.4
Producing

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

Close Up

2012

as Self (archive footage)

9.5
Acting

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

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

2012

as Self

7.4
Acting

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

Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica

2012

Thanks

5.7

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

The Adventures of Tintin

2011

Producer

6.9
Producing

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

The Lovely Bones

2009

as Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)

7.1
Acting

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

The Lovely Bones

2009

Producer, Screenplay, Director

7.1
Producing Writing Directing

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

District 9

2009

Producer

7.5
Producing

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”

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”

2008

as Self

Acting

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”

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”

2008

Producer

Producing

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

Crossing the Line

2008

Director, Writer

8.0
Directing Writing

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

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

2007

as Self

7.2
Acting

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

Hot Fuzz

2007

as Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)

7.6
Acting

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'

Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'

2006

as Self

5.7
Acting

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

Acting

Blooper reel for Peter Jackson's King Kong (2005)

The Sci-Fi Boys

The Sci-Fi Boys

2006

as Self

7.0
Acting

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

King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries

2005

as Self

7.5
Acting

Academy Award - winning filmmaker Peter Jackson invites you behind the scenes of his latest movie to witness the birth of King Kong.

King Kong

King Kong

2005

as Biplane gunner

6.9
Acting

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

King Kong

2005

Director, Producer, Writer

6.9
Directing Producing Writing

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

The Lost Spider Pit Sequence

2005

Director

6.8
Directing

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

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

2005

as Self

7.0
Acting

"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.

Lord of the Brush

2005

Acting

"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

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

2005

as Self

10.0
Acting
Ringers: Lord of the Fans

Ringers: Lord of the Fans

2005

as Self

6.3
Acting

'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'

A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

2004

as Self

6.0
Acting

A documentary about the making of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'.

The Characters of Star Wars

The Characters of Star Wars

2004

as Self

6.8
Acting

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?!!

Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!

2004

as Self

6.7
Acting

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

The Making of the Return of the King

2004

as Self

8.8
Acting

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

DNZ: The Real Middle Earth

2004

as Self

Acting

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

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

2003

as Self

6.2
Acting

Making of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

2003

Thanks

6.2

Making of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

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)

8.5
Acting

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

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003

Screenplay, Director, Producer

8.5
Writing Directing Producing

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

Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King

2003

as Self

8.1
Acting

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

Acting

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

No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects

2003

6.3
Acting

A look at the digital effects in Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

The Race for Everest

2003

as Self - Reuters Correspendent

Acting

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

The Making of The Two Towers

2003

8.8
Acting

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

Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories

2003

as Self

8.5
Acting

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

The Long and Short of It

2003

as Bus Driver

6.4
Acting

A workman gets some unexpected help from two people of vastly different sizes.

The Long and Short of It

The Long and Short of It

2003

Executive Producer

6.4
Producing

A workman gets some unexpected help from two people of vastly different sizes.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002

as Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)

8.4
Acting

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

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002

Producer, Screenplay, Director

8.4
Producing Writing Directing

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

New Zealand as Middle Earth

2002

as self

Acting
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring

The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring

2002

as Self

8.8
Acting

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

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001

as Self

6.5
Acting

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

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001

as Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)

8.4
Acting

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

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001

Director, Producer, Screenplay

8.4
Directing Producing Writing

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'

A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'

2001

as Self

8.0
Acting

The making of Peter Jackson's adaptation of Tolkien's classic work.

Quest for the Ring

Quest for the Ring

2001

as Self

5.6
Acting
Behind the Bull

Behind the Bull

2000

as Himself

Acting

Documentary about the making of Forgotten Silver.

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

1998

as Himself

8.8
Acting

Documentary about the making of the 1996 horror-comedy.

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

1998

Producer, Writer, Director

8.8
Producing Writing Directing

Documentary about the making of the 1996 horror-comedy.

Forgotten Silver

Forgotten Silver

1997

as Self

7.2
Acting

The life story of Colin McKenzie, a forgotten pioneer of international cinema who was born in rural New Zealand in 1888.

Forgotten Silver

Forgotten Silver

1997

Director, Writer, Executive Producer

7.2
Directing Writing Producing

The life story of Colin McKenzie, a forgotten pioneer of international cinema who was born in rural New Zealand in 1888.

Contact

Contact

1997

Additional Visual Effects

7.4

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

The Frighteners

1996

as Man with Piercings (uncredited)

6.9
Acting

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

The Frighteners

1996

Screenplay, Director, Producer

6.9
Writing Directing Producing

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

Producing

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

Heavenly Creatures

1994

as Bum Outside Theater (uncredited)

7.0
Acting

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

Heavenly Creatures

1994

Screenplay, Director, Co-Producer

7.0
Writing Directing Producing

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

DeGenerazione

1994

Thanks

5.5

Horror/sci-fi anthology with a punk streak, co-directed by and starring — among other newcomers — Asia Argento.

Jack Brown: Genius

Jack Brown: Genius

1994

Writer, Second Unit Director, Producer

5.2
Writing Directing Producing

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

Braindead

1992

as Undertaker's Assistant

7.4
Acting

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

Braindead

1992

Director, Screenplay

7.4
Directing Writing

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

Valley of the Stereos

1992

Executive Producer, Story

6.5
Producing Writing

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

Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles

1989

as Self

Acting

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

Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles

1989

Director

Directing

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

Meet the Feebles

1989

as Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited)

6.3
Acting

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

Meet the Feebles

1989

Producer, Director, Screenplay

6.3
Producing Directing Writing

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

5.0

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

Good Taste Made Bad Taste

1988

as Himself

6.5
Acting

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

Bad Taste

1987

as Derek / Robert

6.3
Acting

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

Bad Taste

1987

Director, Editor, Producer

6.3
Directing Producing Writing

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

The Valley

1976

as Prospector #4

Acting

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

The Valley

1976

Director, Costume Design, Special Effects

Directing

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

The Making of The Lord of the Rings Collection

N/A

as Self

Acting

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

Untitled Adventures of Tintin Sequel

N/A

Director

Directing

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.