Peter Jackson receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Filmmaker Peter Jackson received the 2,538th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. His friends, coworkers and fans showed up to be part of the special moment.
The ceremony took place nine days before the U.S. release of Jackson's third and final installment of "The Hobbit."
Jackson is also behind groundbreaking films such as "The Lord of the Rings," "King Kong" and "Adventures of Tintin." His award-winning masterpieces have been seen by millions of fans throughout the globe.
In a humble speech, Jackson thanked his family and colleagues, including actors Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood and Evangeline Lilly. He recalled his first visit to Hollywood Boulevard when he was just 12 years old, already dreaming of becoming a filmmaker.
"I walked along this street and I looked at these stars and never, ever in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would find myself here," said Jackson.
Jackson received the best director and shared the best adapted screenplay Oscars in 2004 for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." In 2002 he received a best directing Oscar nomination for "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," and a best adapted screenplay nomination for its script.
Jackson's longtime friend, actor Andy Serkis, called him "one of the greatest filmmakers on the planet."
"You brought much needed magic, mystery, cinematic poetry, creative ambition, and most of all, joy, to the film industry and to the world," Serkis said to Jackson at the star ceremony.
VIDEO: Andy Serkis speaks at Peter Jackson's Walk of Fame ceremony
City News Service contributed to this report.
