Peter Jackson
- Biography
- Originally a master of gross-out splatter films, New Zealand director Peter Jackson is the man behind some of the goriest footage ever captured on celluloid.
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- Born
- October 31, 1961
Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nominated | Golden Globe | Best Director King Kong (2005) |
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Picture District 9 |
Broadcast Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Nominated | Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Director King Kong (2005) |
Chicago Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Nominated | Chicago Film Critics Association | Best Director King Kong (2005) |
Producers Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nominated | Producers Guild of America | Producer of the Year District 9 |
Films
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