Peter Jackson New Zealander Director Born in 1961
Peter Jackson · film director and film producer · New Zealander
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Biography
Peter Jackson is a New Zealander director born on 31 October 1961 in Wellington. Peter Jackson is 64 years old. He is recognised for appearances in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013).
The earliest credit on record for Peter Jackson is The Valley (1976). His filmography here covers 24 films and one TV series from 1976 to 2022. He has taken on roles such as pilot on the airplane in King Kong (2005). The most recent title listed is The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert (2022). His off-screen credits include director on 20 titles, including The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert, writer on 18 titles, including Mortal Engines, and creator on 3 titles, including The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Awards on record come to 36 wins and 9 nominations. The earliest win listed is Silver Lion in 1994. The list of wins runs up to Honorary Palme d'Or in 2026.
Filmography
25 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert | Director | Film |
| 2021 | The Beatles: Get Back | Director | TV series |
| 2018 | Mortal Engines | Writer | Film |
| 2018 | They Shall Not Grow Old | Director | Film |
| 2014 | The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2013 | The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot | Film | |
| 2013 | The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2012 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2011 | Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan | Film | |
| 2009 | The Lovely Bones | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2007 | Crossing the Line | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2006 | The Sci-Fi Boys | Film | |
| 2005 | King Kong | pilot on the airplane, Director, Writer | Film |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Director, Creator, Writer | Film |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Director, Creator, Writer | Film |
Show all 25 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Special Extended Edition Scenes | Director | Film |
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Director, Creator, Writer | Film |
| 1996 | Jack Brown Genius | Writer | Film |
| 1996 | The Frighteners | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1995 | Forgotten Silver | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1994 | Heavenly Creatures | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1992 | Braindead | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1989 | Meet the Feebles | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1987 | Bad Taste | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1976 | The Valley | Writer, Director | Film |
Awards and nominations
36 won, 9 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Honorary Palme d'Or | Won | |
| 2022 | Producers Guild of America Awards | Won | |
| 2014 | Producers Guild of America Awards | Won | |
| 2012 | Order of New Zealand | Won | |
| 2012 | Producers Guild of America Awards | Won | |
| 2011 | Arts Foundation of New Zealand Whakamana Hiranga Icon Award | Won | |
| 2009 | Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit | Won | |
| 2006 | Saturn Awards | Won | |
| 2004 | Academy Award for Best Director | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Won |
| 2004 | Academy Award for Best Picture | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Won |
| 2004 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Won |
| 2004 | Australian Film Institute Award for Best Foreign Film | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Won |
| 2004 | Directors Guild of America Award | Won | |
| 2004 | Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Won |
| 2004 | Producers Guild of America Awards | Won |
Show all 45 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Saturn Awards | Won | |
| 2003 | Australian Film Institute Award for Best Foreign Film | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Won |
| 2003 | Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Won |
| 2003 | Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Won |
| 2003 | Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Won |
| 2002 | Australian Film Institute Award for Best Foreign Film | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Won |
| 2002 | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Won |
| 2002 | Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Won |
| 2002 | Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Won |
| 2002 | Saturn Awards | Won | |
| 2001 | Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit | Won | |
| 1994 | Silver Lion | Won | |
| BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Won | |
| Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Director | Won | ||
| Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film | Won | ||
| Golden Globe Award for Best Director | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Won | |
| Golden Globes | Won | ||
| Officer of Arts and Letters | Won | ||
| Saturn Award for Best Director | Won | ||
| Saturn Award for Best Writing | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 2010 | Academy Award for Best Picture | District 9 | Nominated |
| 2004 | Academy Award for Best Director | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Nominated |
| 2004 | Academy Award for Best Picture | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Nominated |
| 2004 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Nominated |
| 2003 | Academy Award for Best Picture | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Nominated |
| 2002 | Academy Award for Best Director | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Nominated |
| 2002 | Academy Award for Best Picture | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Nominated |
| 2002 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Heavenly Creatures | Nominated |
Personal life
He has been married to Fran Walsh since 1987. He has 2 children on record. Education on record includes Kāpiti College.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Peter Jackson?
Peter Jackson is 64 years old, born on 31 October 1961 in Wellington.
What is Peter Jackson known for?
Peter Jackson is known for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013).
What is Peter Jackson’s nationality?
Peter Jackson is New Zealander, born in Wellington.
Who is Peter Jackson married to?
Peter Jackson is married to Fran Walsh; they married in 1987.
Has Peter Jackson won any awards?
Yes. 36 awards are on record, including Honorary Palme d'Or (2026).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q4465), accessed October 2026
- Photo: New Zealand Government, Office of the Governor-General · CC BY 4.0
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