Peter Jackson Short biography
Peter Jackson is a New Zealand filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known as the director, writer, and producer of the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003) and the Hobbit trilogy (2012–2014), both of which are adapted from the novels of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien. Other notable films include the critically lauded drama Heavenly Creatures (1994), the horror comedy The Frighteners (1996), the epic monster remake film King Kong (2005), the World War I documentary film They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) and the documentary The Beatles: Get Back (2021). He is the fourth-highest-grossing film director of all-time, his films having made over $6.5 billion worldwide.
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Peter Jackson Frequently Asked Questions
When did Peter Jackson start his career?
Peter Jackson's career ran from 2000 to 0000.
What is Peter Jackson known for?
He is best known as a filmmaker and screenwriter.
When was Peter Jackson's net worth last updated?
We last updated this estimate in March 2024.
What are Peter Jackson's main income sources?
Peter Jackson earns income primarily from Acting, as shown in our latest estimate above.
What is Peter Jackson's rank among Filmmakers?
Currently # 1 among all Filmmakers.
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