Directors born on October 31

Take a focused look at the directors born on October 31. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1961 Peter Jackson

  Sir Peter Jackson is a New Zealand film director, producer, and screenwriter best known for directing the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, which are widely regarded as some of the most successful and influential fantasy films in cinema history. [bio]

• 1978 Franck Gastambide

  Franck Gastambide is a French actor, director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his work in film and television, particularly in French comedy and action genres. [bio]