Peter Jackson

Biography

Born 10/31/1961

One of the more distinctive directorial voices in the wave of New Zealand cinema which made such an impressive splash in the 1980s and 90s, Jackson was interested in cameras from an early age. When he finally bought a 16mm camera, he decided to make a short science-fiction comedy with it. Over...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2004, received Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures
In 2004, received Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama
In 2004, received Producers Guild of America Award for Motion Picture Producer of the Year

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Production Photos

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Premiere Photos

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Highlights

In 2009, Produced "District 9," a sci-fi film, directed by Neill Blomkamp, who also co-wrote with Terri Tatchell
In 2007, Directed the short film, "Crossing the Line," to test a new model of digital Cinema camera, the RED ONE
In 2006, Formed Wingnut Interactive, a video game development studio, with Microsoft Game Studios

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Family & Companions

Frances Walsh: met c. 1987; wrote "Heavenly Creatures" (1994) with Jackson; worked with him in various capacities on his earlier films
William Jackson: father (Appeared briefly in the park scene of "Heavenly Creatures" (1994))
Joan Jackson: mother (Appeared briefly in the park scene of "Heavenly Creatures" (1994))

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