Peter Jackson
New Zealand director, producer and actor
- Age
- 65years old
- Born
- 31 October 1961Pukerua Bay, North Island
- Nationality
New Zealand - Star sign
- Scorpio
- Years active
- 1987–2025
Known for
About Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson is a New Zealand director, producer and actor. They were born on 31 October 1961 in Pukerua Bay, North Island. Their career spans 25 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 Peter Jackson is Bad Taste (1987); in all, 25 films over 38 years. They have worked as producer in 20, director in 17, actor in 15, writer in 14 and cinematographer in 2. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), with 221 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 9 titles. The person they have worked with most is Fran Walsh, 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 (26)- 2025
The Adventures of Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun
Director · Producer
- 2024
- 2022
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
Director · Producer
- 2021
- 2018
- 2018
- 2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Bilbo's Father on Picture · Director · Writer · Producer
Where to watch - 2013
Hotel Inferno
Cinematographer
Where to watch Peter Jackson
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Running Dwarf in Erebor · Director · Writer · Producer
Where to watch - 2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Corsair Bosun · Director · Writer · Producer
Where to watch - 2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Albert Dreary · Director · Writer · Producer
Where to watch - 2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier · Director · Writer · Producer
Where to watch - 2013
- 2011
- 2009
- 2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Bilbo's Father on Picture · Director · Writer · Producer
Where to watch
The best Peter Jackson films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Fran Walsh 1987–present
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026) and BAFTA Awards (1950–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 win2 nominations
- Golden Globes 1 win4 nominations
- BAFTA Awards 1 win3 nominations
Has worked with
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Questions about Peter Jackson
How old is Peter Jackson?
Peter Jackson is 65 years old: born on 31 October 1961 in Pukerua Bay, North Island.
Who is Peter Jackson's partner?
Peter Jackson has been married to Fran Walsh since 1987.
What are the best Peter Jackson films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Peter Jackson 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 Peter Jackson's next film?
Peter Jackson's next release is The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, due in 2027.
How many films and TV shows has Peter Jackson been in?
MovieNCo lists 25 films for Peter Jackson, from Bad Taste (1987) to The Adventures of Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun (2025).
How many awards has Peter Jackson won?
Peter Jackson has won 3 awards from 9 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 of 2; Golden Globes, 1 of 4; BAFTA Awards, 1 of 3. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Peter Jackson's star sign?
Peter Jackson is a Scorpio: born on 31 October.