Have you ever heard of The Lord of Rings? If yes do you know who directed it ? It was Sir Peter Jackson one of the best director the world has ever seen.

Early Life

On 31st of October 1961, in Pukerua Bay, Wellington , there was a boy Born. Peter’s dad’s name was William Jackson . Peter’s mother’s name was Joan ruck, she was from England. The family were immigrants . His father was a factory worker in Wellington and peters  mommy was a housewife. 

Inspiration

Did you ever wonder what inspired the great peter Jackson to become what he is now? Peter Jackson got inspired from the adventures he would have in and outside of the house. When he got a bit older, him and his friends started making short films together. Something else that inspired him was television. He watched King Kong on television. He got fascinated by miniatures and animations as well.

Film making

As a kid Peter Jackson had a small hobby of film Making. Even though Jackson did not have any formal or professional training in film production he is Still one of the best director that the world has seen. He has directed many award winning films like Lord of Rings, the Hobbit, King Kong etc. It took him lots of hard work and dedication too.

Award winner

After making his amazing films he got Awards for them, He has won approximately around 30 awards. He has won Academy awards, AFi Movie awards, Golden Globe awards, one Hugo award, ate BAFTA awards, and plenty more awards. He has won them for Best picture, Best Director, Best producer, Best dramatic picture, Best American film etc.

Conclusion

Peter Jackson is known as the best New Zealand director. He is also known as a screenwriter and a producer. He is also a billionaire right now. He has made movies from the novel written from J.R.R Tolkien.