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Peter Jackson Birthday, Age & Famous Birthday Twins

Born: 31 October 1961 · Age: 64

How old is Peter Jackson?

Peter Jackson is 64 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 31 October 1961.

New Zealand filmmaker who directed The Lord of the Rings trilogy

Did you know?He is a passionate historian and collector of First World War memorabilia, including a significant fleet of vintage fighter planes.

Quick facts

  • Date of birth31 October 1961
  • Age64
  • NationalityNew Zealander
  • BirthplaceWellington, New Zealand
  • Occupationfilm director, film producer, screenwriter

Editor's Take:

Peter Jackson went from homemade splatter comedies to one of the biggest achievements in film history. He shot all three Lord of the Rings films at once in New Zealand. He used new digital effects and a vast local crew. The trilogy won worldwide acclaim and turned his country into a filmmaking centre. He later restored old film for a war documentary and for a Beatles series. He loves both technology and history.

Key Milestones

  1. 1987: Releases Bad Taste
  2. 1994: Makes Heavenly Creatures
  3. 2004: Wins Best Director and Best Picture
  4. 2021: Releases The Beatles: Get Back

Sir Peter Robert Jackson (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand filmmaker, entrepreneur and visual effects pioneer.

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Profile

Peter Jackson: Director of The Lord of the Rings

New Zealand filmmaker, born 1961

Peter Jackson was born in Wellington on 31 October 1961.

He directed The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

The Return of the King won 11 Oscars.

He restored First World War footage for They Shall Not Grow Old.

Career highlights

  1. 1987Bad Taste: debut
  2. 1994Heavenly Creatures: film
  3. 2001Fellowship of the Ring: released
  4. 2004Oscars: Return of the King
  5. 2021The Beatles: Get Back: series

Did you know?He made his first feature film largely at weekends with friends.

Age
64
Status
Living

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When is Peter Jackson's birthday?
Peter Jackson's birthday is October 31. He was born on October 31, 1961 in Wellington, New Zealand.
How old is Peter Jackson?
Peter Jackson is 64 years old, and turns 65 on his next birthday, October 31.
Who shares a birthday with Peter Jackson?
Famous people who share Peter Jackson's October 31 birthday include Katsushika Hokusai, John Keats, Chiang Kai-shek, Zaha Hadid and Herman Van Rompuy.

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Last reviewed: October 2026