Jabez Olssen - Actor Profile

Jabez Olssen

Editing
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
1Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated

About Jabez Olssen

Jabez Olssen (born 5 August 1975) is a New Zealand film and television editor who has worked extensively with director Peter Jackson. Starting in 1998, Olssen worked in the editorial department of two television programs in New Zealand. He was then hired to work with principal editor Michael J. Horton on The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (directed by Peter Jackson – 2002). Olssen was ultimately credited as an "additional editor" on this film. The two editors won the Online Film Critics Society Award and the Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for this film. Olssen said of his work, "Anyway, if I never get to edit anything ever again, I can still say that I've edited scenes with Gollum in them and I've edited scenes with Darth Vader in them so, I'm good." He won an Emmy in the 2022 award ceremony for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program for his work on The Beatles: Get Back. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jabez Olssen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jabez Olssen reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Fantasy

The majority of Jabez Olssen's filmography leans towards the Fantasy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jabez Olssen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jabez Olssen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jabez Olssen's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jabez Olssen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Fish Monger Super Hit Similar →

Jabez Olssen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jabez Olssen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jabez Olssen is "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Jabez Olssen acted in?

Jabez Olssen has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.