Peter Jackson

Introduction: Peter Jackson is a New Zealand movie director that grew up in Wellington. He was born on October 31st 1961.

Childhood: Peter Jackson grew up with much less money than he has now although he went to a private high school called Kāpiti College. Jackson was only five years old when he first decided he wanted to be a movie director. He also started filming a remake of King Kong when he was eight.

Starting Off: Even though Jackson had no training in film, he taught himself about editing, special effects, and make-up. When Jackson was sixteen years old, he dropped out of school and started working full-time for a Wellington newspaper, The Evening Post. Jackson worked there for seven years and lived with his parents so he could save his money for film equipment.

Career: After all of Jacksons hard work and determination, he has directed thirteen successful movies. He has also won three academy awards, and has a net worth of two point four billion New Zealand Dollars. He is married with two children, one boy, one girl, called Billie and Katie.

Conclusion: In conclusion, Peter Jackson is one of the most popular New Zealand directors.