Peter Jackson: podcast appearances and interviews

Peter Jackson is a New Zealand filmmaker, entrepreneur, and visual effects pioneer, known for directing, writing, and producing major film trilogies including the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit series. He has also directed notable films such as Heavenly Creatures, The Frighteners, King Kong, and recent documentary works like They Shall Not Grow Old and The Beatles: Get Back. Jackson's career began with horror comedies such as Bad Taste, Meet the Feebles, and Braindead. His collaboration with Fran Walsh on Heavenly Creatures earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King secured him three Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. His work has earned numerous accolades, including three BAFTAs, a Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy Awards, and Saturn Awards. Jackson founded WingNut Films in 1987, and in the early 1990s, co-founded Weta Workshop and Weta Digital, specializing in physical and digital visual effects respectively. He was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2002 and was knighted as a Knight Companion in 2010. His contributions to cinema have been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Jackson is also known for his role as a partner and non-executive director at the Nura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy. As of 2026, he is among the wealthiest New Zealanders with an estimated net worth of 1.9 billion dollars.