Biography of Peter Jackson | Early Life and Career Highlights - Projects and Awards - Knighthood and Personal Life of Peter Jackson
Biography of Peter Jackson: Name: Sir Peter Robert Jackson Date of Birth: October 31, 1961 Nationality: New Zealand Occupation: Film director, producer, screenwriter Biography of Peter Jackson Early Life: Peter Jackson was born in Pukerua Bay, New Zealand. He developed an early interest in filmmaking and special effects, experimenting with a Super 8 camera as a child. Peter Jackson's Career Highlights: Early Career: Peter Jackson's filmmaking career began with low-budget horror comedies, including "Bad Taste" (1987), "Meet the Feebles" (1989), and "Braindead" (1992). Breakthrough: His international breakthrough came with "Heavenly Creatures" (1994), a drama based on a true story. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Jackson's most significant achievement is directing the film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. The three films, released in 2001, 2002, and 2003, respectively, were critical ...