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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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Played in a punk rock band in Wellington during the 80's called The Wallsockets. more
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Up 62% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 21 wins & 29 nominations more
NewsDesk:
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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

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  1. Temeraire (details only on IMDb Pro)
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Hobbit 2 (announced) (2012) (screenplay) 2012 - -
- 2. The Hobbit (announced) (2011) (screenplay) 2011 - -
- 3. The Lovely Bones (post-production) (2009) (screenplay) 2009 - -
- 4. King Kong (2005)   (screenplay) 2005 $547M 7.6 (122,379)
AKAs:
  • King Kong (Germany)
  • Kong: The Eighth Wonder of the World (International: English title: teaser title)
  • Peter Jackson's King Kong (USA: promotional title)
- 5. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)   (screenplay) 2003 $1.13B 8.8 (323,880)
AKAs:
  • Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs (Germany)
  • The Return of the King (USA: short title)
- 6. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)   (screenplay) 2002 $922M 8.6 (293,983)
AKAs:
  • Der Herr der Ringe - Die zwei Türme (Germany)
  • The Two Towers (USA: short title)
- 7. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)   (screenplay) 2001 $861M 8.7 (350,523)
AKAs:
  • The Fellowship of the Ring (USA: short title)
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: The Motion Picture (USA: promotional title)
- 8. The Frighteners (1996)   (written by) 1996 $28.4M 7.1 (26,113)
AKAs:
  • Robert Zemeckis Presents: The Frighteners (USA: complete title)
- 9. Heavenly Creatures (1994)   (screenplay) (as Frances Walsh) 1994 - 7.6 (24,665)
AKAs:
  • Heavenly Creatures: The Uncut Version (USA: longer version)
  • Himmlische Kreaturen (Germany)
- 10. Jack Brown Genius (1994) (writer) (as Frances Walsh) 1994 - 5.5 (111)
- 11. Braindead (1992)   (screenplay) (as Frances Walsh) 1992 - 7.6 (29,828)
AKAs:
  • Dead Alive (USA)
  • Dead-Alive (USA: DVD box title)
- 12. "Worzel Gummidge Down Under" (1986)   (6 episodes, 1989) 1989 - 4.8 (9)
6 TV episodes: 1 episode not shown.
- 13. Meet the Feebles (1989)   (writer) (as Frances Walsh) 1989 - 6.5 (8,724)
AKAs:
  • Just the Feebles (USA)
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Hobbit 2 (announced) (2012) (executive producer) 2012 - -
- 2. Halo (announced) (2012)   (executive producer) 2012 - -
AKAs:
  • Halo Movie (USA: alternative title)
- 3. The Hobbit (announced) (2011) (executive producer) 2011 - -
- 4. The Lovely Bones (post-production) (2009) (producer) 2009 - -
- 5. Crossing the Line (2008/I) (executive producer) 2008 - 8.0 (104)
- 6. King Kong (2005)   (producer) 2005 $547M 7.6 (122,379)
AKAs:
  • King Kong (Germany)
  • Kong: The Eighth Wonder of the World (International: English title: teaser title)
  • Peter Jackson's King Kong (USA: promotional title)
- 7. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)   (producer) 2003 $1.13B 8.8 (323,880)
AKAs:
  • Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs (Germany)
  • The Return of the King (USA: short title)
- 8. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)   (producer) 2002 $922M 8.6 (293,983)
AKAs:
  • Der Herr der Ringe - Die zwei Türme (Germany)
  • The Two Towers (USA: short title)
- 9. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)   (producer) 2001 $861M 8.7 (350,523)
AKAs:
  • The Fellowship of the Ring (USA: short title)
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: The Motion Picture (USA: promotional title)
- 10. The Frighteners (1996)   (associate producer) 1996 $28.4M 7.1 (26,113)
AKAs:
  • Robert Zemeckis Presents: The Frighteners (USA: complete title)
Miscellaneous Crew
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- 1. The Price of Milk (2000) (script supervisor) 2000 - 6.6 (1,053)
- 2. Heaven (1998) (script consultant) (as Frances Walsh) 1998 - 6.8 (538)
- 3. Topless Women Talk About Their Lives (1997) (script consultant) 1997 - 6.8 (250)
- 4. Forgotten Silver (1995) (TV) (script consultant) (as Frances Walsh) (script supervisor) (as Frances Walsh) 1995 - 7.7 (3,033)
- 5. "Worzel Gummidge Down Under" (1986) script consultant: New Zealand (unknown episodes) 1986 - 4.8 (9)
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004) (TV) (writer: "Into the West") 2004 - 5.9 (818)
- 2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)   (music: "Into the West") 2003 $1.13B 8.8 (323,880)
AKAs:
  • Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs (Germany)
  • 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") 2002 $922M 8.6 (293,983)
AKAs:
  • Der Herr der Ringe - Die zwei Türme (Germany)
  • The Two Towers (USA: short title)
- 4. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)   (writer: "In Dreams") 2001 $861M 8.7 (350,523)
AKAs:
  • The Fellowship of the Ring (USA: short title)
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: The Motion Picture (USA: promotional title)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)   (additional second unit director) (uncredited) 2001 $861M 8.7 (350,523)
AKAs:
  • The Fellowship of the Ring (USA: short title)
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: The Motion Picture (USA: promotional title)
Actress
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Braindead (1992)   (as Frances Walsh) Mother at Park 1992 - 7.6 (29,828)
AKAs:
  • Dead Alive (USA)
  • Dead-Alive (USA: DVD box title)
Casting Director
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Braindead (1992)   (as Frances Walsh) 1992 - 7.6 (29,828)
AKAs:
  • Dead Alive (USA)
  • Dead-Alive (USA: DVD box title)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006) (V) (special thanks) 2006 - 6.8 (17)
- 2. The Sci-Fi Boys (2006) (special thanks) 2006 - 7.0 (87)
- 3. Hostel (2005)   (very special thanks) 2005 - 5.7 (59,446)
AKAs:
  • Hostel: Part I (Australia: DVD title)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004) (TV) Herself - Winner: Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Song 2004 - 5.9 (818)
- 2. The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' (2002) (V) (as Frances Walsh) Herself 2002 - 7.2 (343)

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