Andrew Lesnie
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Andrew Lesnie

Born 1956-01-01 · Sydney, Australia · Died 2015-04-27

Andrew Lesnie ACS ASC was an Australian cinematographer. He was best known as the cinematographer for The Lord of the Rings trilogy and its prequel The Hobbit trilogy, both directed by New Zealand director Peter Jackson.

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Known for

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring★ 8.4Viewing moment
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers★ 8.4Viewing moment
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King★ 8.5Viewing moment
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies★ 7.3Viewing moment
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey★ 7.3Viewing moment
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012
I Am Legend★ 7.2Viewing moment
I Am Legend
2007
King Kong★ 6.9Viewing moment
King Kong
2005
Rise of the Planet of the Apes★ 7.3Viewing moment
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
2011
The Last Airbender★ 4.7Viewing moment
The Last Airbender
2010
Happy Feet★ 6.2Viewing moment
Happy Feet
2006
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug★ 7.6Viewing moment
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
The Lovely Bones★ 7.1Viewing moment
The Lovely Bones
2009
Babe★ 6.2Viewing moment
Babe
1995
Babe: Pig in the City★ 5.5Viewing moment
Babe: Pig in the City
1998
The Water Diviner★ 6.8Viewing moment
The Water Diviner
2014
Shine a Light★ 6.9Viewing moment
Shine a Light
2008
Fair Game★ 5.9Viewing moment
Fair Game
1986
Two If by Sea★ 4.8Viewing moment
Two If by Sea
1996
Unfinished Business★ 3Viewing moment
Unfinished Business
1985
Doing Time for Patsy Cline★ 5.7Viewing moment
Doing Time for Patsy Cline
1997
The Turning★ 6Viewing moment
The Turning
2013
The Shrimp on the Barbie★ 6.2Viewing moment
The Shrimp on the Barbie
1990
The Delinquents★ 5.1Viewing moment
The Delinquents
1989
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Extended Edition)★ 9.7Viewing moment
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Extended Edition)
2003
Healing★ 6.3Viewing moment
Healing
2014
A Day in the Life of a Hobbit★ 6.7Viewing moment
A Day in the Life of a Hobbit
2002
Temptation of a Monk★ 6.2Viewing moment
Temptation of a Monk
1993
Dark Age★ 5.9Viewing moment
Dark Age
1987
A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'★ 6.4Viewing moment
A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'
2001
Love's Brother★ 6.5Viewing moment
Love's Brother
2004
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring★ 9.1Viewing moment
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
2002
Bran Nue Dae★ 5.7Viewing moment
Bran Nue Dae
2009
Lord of the rings (Extended Edition)★ 8Viewing moment
Lord of the rings (Extended Edition)
2022
The Two Towers (Extended Edition)★ 6Viewing moment
The Two Towers (Extended Edition)
2022
Cameras in Middle-Earth★ 6.5Viewing moment
Cameras in Middle-Earth
2002
Cameras in Middle-Earth★ 7.3Viewing moment
Cameras in Middle-Earth
2004
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision★ 6.3Viewing moment
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
2003
Designing Middle-Earth★ 6.5Viewing moment
Designing Middle-Earth
2003
Early Frost★ 1Viewing moment
Early Frost
1982
The Comeback★ 6Viewing moment
The Comeback
1980

Frequent collaborators

Sean AstinSean AstinElijah WoodElijah WoodPeter JacksonPeter JacksonOrlando BloomOrlando BloomChristopher LeeChristopher LeeJohn Rhys-DaviesJohn Rhys-DaviesIan McKellenIan McKellenBilly BoydBilly Boyd