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About #Peter Jackson

Sir Peter Jackson is an acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer, widely recognized for directing "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" trilogies. He recently received an honorary Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in 2026.

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Born: 1961-10-31
Born In: Pukerua Bay, Wellington, New Zealand
Nationality: New Zealander
Professions: Film director, Screenwriter, Film producer, Actor
Notable Works: The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit trilogy, Heavenly Creatures, King Kong (2005), They Shall Not Grow Old, The Beatles: Get Back
Awards: Honorary Palme d'Or, Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, Primetime Emmy Award, Saturn Award, Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Order of New Zealand, Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Known For: The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit trilogy, Heavenly Creatures, King Kong (2005)