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Peter Jackson

Oct 31, 1961 (63 years old) in Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Sir Peter Robert Jackson, (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, known for his Lord of the Rings film trilogy, adapted from the novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. He is also known for his 2005 remake of King Kong and as the producer of District 9. He won international attention early in his career with his "splatstick" horror comedies, before coming to mainstream prominence with Heavenly Creatures, for which he shared an Academy Award Best Screenplay nomination with his wife, Fran Walsh. Jackson has been awarded three Academy Awards in his career, including the award for Best Director in 2003.

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Known For

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The Simpsons
Peter Jackson (voice)
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Entourage
Peter Jackson
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Blue Heelers
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Albert Dreary (uncredited)
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Corsair Bosun (uncredited)
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)
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Mortal Engines
Sooty Pete (uncredited)
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)

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