Introduction

Who is Sir Peter Jackson? What achievements has he gained? Why was he kinghted? These are all questions we will be answering in this information report

Early Life

Sir Peter Jackson wqas born on the 31st of October 1961, making him 62 years old today. He was born in Pukerua Bay, Porirua in New Zealand/Wellington and went to, then dropped out of Kapiti Collage. As a kid he loved films, and at the age of nine he made a slap stick horror comedy. (Slap stick horror comedy is physical comedy that involes dismemberment). He also used to call his home an “adventure playground”.

Career

Sir Peter Jackson career began at a very young age,when he made the slap stick horror comedy, however before that at the age of five he watched king kong and thats when all the gears in his head started turning and he decided he wanted to be a director. So from there, onwards he was a photo-engraver, (his first job), a screen writer, producer and movie director.

Achievements

Sir Peter Jackson has had MANY achievements! He won three academy awards! One for “best picture”, “Best writing” and “Best directing”! He also achieved three BAFTA awards. One for “best adapted screenplay” another one for “Best Film” and ast one for “Best Direction”! And theres a lot more, basically thirty! He also got knighted by The Queen. (Queen Elizabeth II)

Interesting Facts

• Sir Peter Jackson is married with two kids, one is 28 and the other is 29.
• He also has a stay on the Hollywood walk of fame.
• Remade the King Kong movie in 2005.
• He was knighted in 2010 for his significant contribution to the kiwi film industry
• He makes atleast one apperance in ever movie he mades
• Started making films at the age of eight
• Made atleast 22 movies
• He never got to meet JRR tolkien because he died when Jackson was 12

Conclusion

Now we should be able to answer the questions, “Who is Sir Peter Jackson?” “What achievements has he gained?” and “why he was knighted?”. Heres one of the links I used to help with gathering information

Sir Peter Jackson