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He is best known as the director, writer and producer of the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003) and the Hobbit trilogy (2012–2014), both of which are adapted from the novels of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien.
IMDb profile of Sir Peter Jackson, the acclaimed director, producer and writer of The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Hobbit and more. See his full credits, awards, photos, videos and personal details.
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- Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
May 9, 2024 · Peter Jackson Working on New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Films for Warner Bros., Targeting 2026 Debut. The first film, which will center on the character of Gollum, has Andy Serkis set to star and...
- Alex Weprin
Jun 13, 2024 · Peter Jackson (born October 31, 1961, Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand) is a New Zealand director, perhaps best known for his film adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the life and career of the acclaimed New Zealand director, writer and producer of The Lord of the Rings, King Kong and The Beatles: Get Back. Find out his awards, family, trademarks, trivia and quotes.
- October 31, 1961
Apr 2, 2014 · New Zealand native Peter Jackson is best known as a director for his adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy, which won 11 Oscars. Updated: Aug 15, 2019 (1961-)
May 9, 2024 · Warner Bros. announces a new live-action film based on J.R.R. Tolkien's books, directed by and starring Andy Serkis as Gollum. The project is co-produced by Peter Jackson and his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who also wrote the script.
