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King Kong (2005) -- In 1933 New York, an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island, where they encounter Kong, a giant ape who is immediately smitten with leading lady Ann Darrow.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) -- In a small village in the Shire a young Hobbit named Frodo has been entrusted with an ancient Ring. Now he must embark on an Epic quest to the Cracks of Doom in order to destroy it.

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Trivia:
Played in a punk rock band in Wellington during the 80's called The Wallsockets. more
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Awards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 21 wins & 29 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(80 articles)
Ian McKellen has read The Hobbit!
 (From TotalFilm. 3 November 2009, 2:06 AM, PST)

Ian McKellen Talks 'The Hobbit' Script
 (From Aceshowbiz. 3 November 2009, 12:14 AM, PST)

Alternate Names:
Frances Walsh

Filmography

Writer:
  1. The Hobbit 2 (2012) (announced) (screenplay)
  2. The Hobbit (2011) (announced) (screenplay)
  3. The Lovely Bones (2009) (post-production) (screenplay)

  4. King Kong (2005) (screenplay)
    ... aka King Kong (Germany)
    ... aka Kong: The Eighth Wonder of the World (International: English title: teaser title)
    ... aka Peter Jackson's King Kong (USA: promotional title)
  5. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) (screenplay)
    ... aka Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs (Germany)
    ... aka The Return of the King (USA: short title)
  6. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) (screenplay)
    ... aka Der Herr der Ringe - Die zwei Türme (Germany)
    ... aka The Two Towers (USA: short title)
  7. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) (screenplay)
    ... aka The Fellowship of the Ring (USA: short title)
    ... aka The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: The Motion Picture (USA: promotional title)

  8. The Frighteners (1996) (written by)
    ... aka Robert Zemeckis Presents: The Frighteners (USA: complete title)
  9. Heavenly Creatures (1994) (screenplay) (as Frances Walsh)
    ... aka Heavenly Creatures: The Uncut Version (USA: longer version)
    ... aka Himmlische Kreaturen (Germany)
  10. Jack Brown Genius (1994) (writer) (as Frances Walsh)
  11. Braindead (1992) (screenplay) (as Frances Walsh)
    ... aka Dead Alive (USA)
    ... aka Dead-Alive (USA: DVD box title)

  12. "Worzel Gummidge Down Under" (6 episodes, 1989)
        - Runaway Train (1989) TV episode (written by) (as Frances Walsh)
        - Dreams of Avarish (1989) TV episode (written by) (as Frances Walsh)
        - Elementary, My Dear Worty (1989) TV episode (written by) (as Frances Walsh)
        - Weevily Swede (1989) TV episode (written by) (as Frances Walsh)
        - Balbous Cauliflower (1989) TV episode (written by) (as Frances Walsh)
          (1 more)
  13. Meet the Feebles (1989) (writer) (as Frances Walsh)
    ... aka Just the Feebles (USA)
Producer:
  1. The Hobbit 2 (2012) (announced) (executive producer)
  2. Halo (2012) (announced) (executive producer)
    ... aka Halo Movie (USA: alternative title)
  3. The Hobbit (2011) (announced) (executive producer)
  4. The Lovely Bones (2009) (post-production) (producer)

  5. Crossing the Line (2008/I) (executive producer)
  6. King Kong (2005) (producer)
    ... aka King Kong (Germany)
    ... aka Kong: The Eighth Wonder of the World (International: English title: teaser title)
    ... aka Peter Jackson's King Kong (USA: promotional title)
  7. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) (producer)
    ... aka Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs (Germany)
    ... aka The Return of the King (USA: short title)
  8. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) (producer)
    ... aka Der Herr der Ringe - Die zwei Türme (Germany)
    ... aka The Two Towers (USA: short title)
  9. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) (producer)
    ... aka The Fellowship of the Ring (USA: short title)
    ... aka The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: The Motion Picture (USA: promotional title)

  10. The Frighteners (1996) (associate producer)
    ... aka Robert Zemeckis Presents: The Frighteners (USA: complete title)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. The Price of Milk (2000) (script supervisor)

  2. Heaven (1998) (script consultant) (as Frances Walsh)
  3. Topless Women Talk About Their Lives (1997) (script consultant)
  4. Forgotten Silver (1995) (TV) (script consultant) (as Frances Walsh) (script supervisor) (as Frances Walsh)

  5. "Worzel Gummidge Down Under" (1986) TV series (script consultant: New Zealand) (unknown episodes)
Soundtrack:
  1. The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004) (TV) (writer: "Into the West")
  2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) (music: "Into the West")
    ... aka Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs (Germany)
    ... aka The Return of the King (USA: short title)
  3. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) (lyrics: "Gollum's Song", "Evenstar", "Breath of Life", "Isengard Unleashed", "Farewell to Lorien")
    ... aka Der Herr der Ringe - Die zwei Türme (Germany)
    ... aka The Two Towers (USA: short title)
  4. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) (writer: "In Dreams")
    ... aka The Fellowship of the Ring (USA: short title)
    ... aka The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: The Motion Picture (USA: promotional title)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
  1. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) (additional second unit director) (uncredited)
    ... aka The Fellowship of the Ring (USA: short title)
    ... aka The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: The Motion Picture (USA: promotional title)
Actress:
  1. Braindead (1992) (as Frances Walsh) .... Mother at Park
    ... aka Dead Alive (USA)
    ... aka Dead-Alive (USA: DVD box title)
Casting Director:
  1. Braindead (1992) (as Frances Walsh)
    ... aka Dead Alive (USA)
    ... aka Dead-Alive (USA: DVD box title)
Thanks:
  1. Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006) (V) (special thanks)
  2. The Sci-Fi Boys (2006) (special thanks)
  3. Hostel (2005) (very special thanks)
    ... aka Hostel: Part I (Australia: DVD title)
Self:
  1. The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004) (TV) .... Herself - Winner: Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Song
  2. The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' (2002) (V) (as Frances Walsh) .... Herself

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