Famous for: Jackson is best known for directing "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy (2001-2003), "The Hobbit" trilogy (2012-2014), and "King Kong" (2005). His films have grossed more than $6.5 billion at the box office, making him the fourth-highest-grossing film director in history.
How he rose to fame: Jackson's first installment of "The Lord of the Rings" was his first blockbuster, grossing almost $900 million.
How he made his wealth: Jackson sold part of his visual effects company, Weta Digital, to video-game software company Unity Software for $1.6 billion in 2021, according to Forbes. Jackson and his life partner own a majority stake of 60% in the company, per the publication.
Luxury assets: Jackson's real-estate portfolio is worth 150 million New Zealand dollars ($99.7 million), the New Zealand Herald reported in 2018, citing data collected by financial services company CoreLogic. Most of his properties are located in New Zealand. Jackson also owns a Gulfstream G650, which costs around $65 million.