Andrew Lesnie


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. He received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring in 2002.

Lesnie was born in Sydney, Australia, the son of Shirley and Allan Lesnie, who worked for the familys company, butcher suppliers Harry Lesnie Pty Ltd.

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