Introduction
Sir Peter Jackson the famous New Zealand director started his life as an ordinary child. His parents Joan Ruck and William Jackson were normal parents who were never famous; they never expected their child to be so successful. Peter Jackson surprisingly never went to any formal training in film making.
Peter Jackson’s Parents
Peter Jackson’s Early Life
Peter Jackson was born in New Zealand, Wellington, Pukerua Bay. His birthday is on 31st October 1961 (on Halloween). When he was 16 years old he dropped out of Kapiti College to find his first job. Despite dropping out of college he managed to be really successful.
Peter Jackson’s Career
Peter Jackson’s first job was a photo-engraver (photo-engraver is when you process technique where the image is engraved)for the Wellington newspaper. As he grew up he wanted to do something more than just take photos! He got inspired by the adventures he would have around his home. He also got inspired by Ray Harryhousen (an American animator). His first ever movies were The Valley and Bad Taste.
Peter Jackson’s Achievements
Peter Jackson in not only a very famous director who directed Hobbit Trilogy, Lord Of The Rings, King Kong, and many more awesome films. He has many more achievements such as being the highest profile Kiwi billionaire in New Zealand. His net worth reaches 1.5 billion United State Dollars. His biggest accomplishment is definitely being knighted by the queen (Queen Elizabeth ll)!
Interesting Facts About Peter Jackson
One of Peter Jackson’s famous movies King Kong took 18 months to craft the CGI (computer generated images) version of the Empire State Building. Peter Jackson is so rich that he owns a whooping 70 planes. He surprisingly loves The Beatles (Beatles is a music band). He is also very fortunate to have held 3 Academy Awards. Peter Jackson’s is married to Fran Walsh and has 2 children named Billy and Katie. Peter Jackson also makes at least one appearance in every single movie he has directed. Peter Jackson’s full name is Peter Robert Jackson.
Conclusion
As you can probably tell by now that even without much knowledge in film making/producing he has managed to be so successful and famous. Sir Peter Robert Jackson we are waiting for another great movie and we are waiting for your amazing creative ideas. Can you believe he has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth ll and he owns 70 planes!
By – Ishita Luthra