
Fran Walsh
New Zealand writer and producer
- Age
- 67years old
- Born
- 10 January 1959Wellington
- Nationality
New Zealand
- Star sign
- Capricorn
- Years active
- 1989–2024
Known for
About Fran Walsh
Fran Walsh is a New Zealand writer and producer. They were born on 10 January 1959 in Wellington. Their career spans 16 titles, among them The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Fran Walsh is Meet the Feebles (1989); in all, 16 films over 35 years. They have worked as writer in 13, producer in 12, actress in 3 and director in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), with 221 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 5 titles. The person they have worked with most is Peter Jackson, on 17 films, among them The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Coming up
- 2027
Latest work
Full filmography (17)- 2024
- 2021
- 2018
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2012
- 2009
Where to watch Fran Walsh
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2012
- 2003
- 2001
- 2002
- 2013
- 2014
- 2009
- 2005
The best Fran Walsh films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Peter Jackson 1987–present
Has worked with
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Peter Jackson 17 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 15 more
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Philippa Boyens 11 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 9 more
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Jed Brophy 9 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 7 more
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Shane Rangi 8 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 6 more
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Ian McKellen 7 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 5 more
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Hugo Weaving 7 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 5 more
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Andy Serkis 7 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 5 more
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Cate Blanchett 6 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 4 more
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Orlando Bloom 6 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 4 more
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Christopher Lee 6 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 4 more
Questions about Fran Walsh
How old is Fran Walsh?
Fran Walsh is 67 years old: born on 10 January 1959 in Wellington.
Who is Fran Walsh's partner?
Fran Walsh has been married to Peter Jackson since 1987.
What are the best Fran Walsh films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Fran Walsh films are The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003, 9.2), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001, 9.0) and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002, 8.6).
What is Fran Walsh's next film?
Fran Walsh's next release is The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, due in 2027.
How many films and TV shows has Fran Walsh been in?
MovieNCo lists 16 films for Fran Walsh, from Meet the Feebles (1989) to The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024).
What is Fran Walsh's star sign?
Fran Walsh is a Capricorn: born on 10 January.
Page reviewed on 5 December 2015.











