Philippa Boyens
Writing · Screenplay · Producer · Writer
Born Jan 1, 1962 · Auckland, New Zealand
Active 2001–present · Awards: Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, Chlotrudis Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Nebula Award for Best Script, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form, Nebula Award for Best Script, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
Philippa Jane Boyens MNZM (born 1963) is a New Zealand screenwriter who co-wrote the screenplay for The Lord of the Rings series, King Kong, The Lovely Bones, and the three-part film series The Hobbit.
Filmography
The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past - Writer · ProducerThe Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (2027) - Writer · ProducerThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) - Producer · StoryMortal Engines (2018) - Executive Producer · Co-Producer · ScreenplayThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) - Co-Producer · ScreenplayThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) - ScreenplayThe Sorrows (2013) - Executive ProducerThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) - Screenplay · Co-ProducerDistrict 9 (2009) - Co-ProducerThe Lovely Bones (2009) - Screenplay · ProducerKing Kong (2005) - Writer · Co-ProducerThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) - ScreenplayThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) - ScreenplayThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) - Screenplay