Peter Jackson
Biography
Sir Peter Robert Jackson is a New Zealand filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, and actor born on October 31, 1961. He gained early international attention for his horror comedies before achieving mainstream prominence with the film Heavenly Creatures. He is best known for directing the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, which was released between 2001 and 2003. Jackson made history by directing these three major feature films simultaneously. His other notable directorial work includes the 2005 remake of King Kong. Additionally, he served as a producer for the film District 9. Over the course of his career, Jackson has been awarded three Academy Awards, including the award for Best Director in 2003 for The Return of the King.
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- The Simpsons (1989) as Peter Jackson (voice)
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Colbert Report (2005) as Self (uncredited)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) as Corsair Bosun (uncredited)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) as Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
- Entourage (2004) as Peter Jackson
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Self
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) as Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)
- Blue Heelers (1993)
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) as Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) as Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) as Albert Dreary (uncredited)
- Click (2000) as Self
- King Kong (2005) as Biplane Gunner
- Kulturplatz (2004) as Self
- The Lovely Bones (2009) as Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)
- Hot Fuzz (2007) as Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)
- The Muppets Mayhem (2023) as Peter Jackson (uncredited)
- Reunited Apart (2020) as Self
- Mortal Engines (2018) as Sooty Pete (uncredited)
- Icons (2002)
- Braindead (1992) as Undertaker's Assistant
- The Frighteners (1996) as Man with Piercings (uncredited)