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Fran Walsh was born on January 10, 1959 in Wellington, New Zealand. She is known for her work on The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). She has been married to Peter Jackson since 1987. They have two children. See full bio »

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 2018 Mortal Engines (screenplay by)
 2013 De Hobbit: de Woestenij van Smaug (screenplay)
 2012 De Hobbit: Een onverwachte reis (screenplay)
 2009 The Lovely Bones (screenplay)
 2005 King Kong (screenplay)
 2003 2003 MTV Movie Awards (TV Special) (segment "Gollum's acceptance speech")
 1996 Jack Brown Genius (as Frances Walsh)
 1996 The Frighteners (written by)
 1994 Heavenly Creatures (screenplay - as Frances Walsh)
 1992 Braindead (screenplay - as Frances Walsh)
  Shark in the Park (TV Series) (2 episodes, 1989) (writer - 1 episode, 1990)
- Whispering Grass (1990) ... (writer)
- Lynn (1989)
- A Fair Cop (1989)
 1989 Meet the Feebles (written by - as Frances Walsh)
 1989 Worzel Gummidge Down Under (TV Series) (written by - 6 episodes)
- Runaway Train (1989) ... (written by - as Frances Walsh)
- Dreams of Avarish (1989) ... (written by - as Frances Walsh)
- Elementary, My Dear Worty (1989) ... (written by - as Frances Walsh)
- Weevily Swede (1989) ... (written by - as Frances Walsh)
- Balbous Cauliflower (1989) ... (written by - as Frances Walsh)
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Alternate Names:

Frances Walsh

Spouse:

Peter Jackson  (2 children)
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Personal Quote:

The last thing I want to see at the movies is a version of my reality. I don't want to see art imitating life.

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Played in a punk rock band in Wellington during the 80's called The Wallsockets. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn

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