Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson is a New Zealand director known for his film adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. He made his directorial debut with the indie film Bad Taste, shooting on weekends over the course of four years and using his mother's oven for special effects.

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Profession :

Director

Birthday :

October 31, 1961

Star Sign :

Scorpio

Age :

63

Birthplace :

Pukerua Bay, New Zealand

Sir Peter Robert Jackson, a New Zealand filmmaker, writer, and director, is renowned for his epic fantasy adventure film trilogy “The Lord of the Rings,” which he directed simultaneously. Other significant works include directing and co-writing “The Hobbit” trilogy, producing the 2018 film “Mortal Engines,” and directing the 2005 film “King Kong.” Jackson has earned numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the film industry and is known for incorporating practical effects into his films for a more realistic feel. Interestingly, he made his directorial debut with the indie film “Bad Taste,” which he shot on weekends over four years, even using his mother’s oven for special effects.