Peter Jackson (#2192)
- $ 2 B
- Movies, digital effects
- New Zealand
- M
- 64 Years
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About Me
Peter Jackson is best known for his "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" trilogies, which have grossed $6 billion worldwide. The film director became a billionaire in 2021, after selling a chunk of his Weta digital film effects shop to Unity Software for $1.6 billion in cash and stock. He made $10 million up front for each of the three "Lord of the Rings" films (2001-2003), with at least another 10% of profits earned from each film's box office receipts. For the "Hobbit" movies, he likely made $20 million per film with 20% backend. Jackson's Weta Digital used motion capture of the actor Andy Serkis to create the now-iconic on-screen visualization of the character Gollum.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Peter Jackson’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Peter Jackson’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $1.9B
(May 4, 2026)
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