Portrait of Andrew Lesnie

Andrew Lesnie

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Death: Mon, Apr 27 2015
Andrew Lesnie is 59 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of The Water Diviner
The Water Diviner
Andrew Lesnie was
58 in The Water Diviner
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 25 2014
Poster of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Andrew Lesnie was
58 in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of Healing
Healing
Andrew Lesnie was
58 in Healing
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Apr 03 2014
Poster of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Andrew Lesnie was
57 in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 11 2013
Poster of The Turning
The Turning
Andrew Lesnie was
57 in The Turning
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 25 2013
Poster of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Andrew Lesnie was
56 in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 12 2012
Poster of Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Andrew Lesnie was
55 in Rise of the Planet of the Apes
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 03 2011
Poster of The Last Airbender
The Last Airbender
Andrew Lesnie was
54 in The Last Airbender
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jun 30 2010
Poster of The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones
Andrew Lesnie was
53 in The Lovely Bones
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Dec 26 2009
Poster of Bran Nue Dae
Bran Nue Dae
Andrew Lesnie was
53 in Bran Nue Dae
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Aug 09 2009
Poster of Shine a Light
Shine a Light
Andrew Lesnie was
52 in Shine a Light
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 04 2008
Poster of I Am Legend
I Am Legend
Andrew Lesnie was
51 in I Am Legend
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 12 2007
Poster of Happy Feet
Happy Feet
Andrew Lesnie was
50 in Happy Feet
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Nov 16 2006
Poster of King Kong
King Kong
Andrew Lesnie was
49 in King Kong
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Dec 12 2005
Poster of Love's Brother
Love's Brother
Andrew Lesnie was
48 in Love's Brother
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Apr 01 2004
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Andrew Lesnie was
47 in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 17 2003
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Andrew Lesnie was
46 in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 18 2002
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Andrew Lesnie was
45 in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Dec 18 2001
Poster of The Sugar Factory
The Sugar Factory
Andrew Lesnie was
43 in The Sugar Factory
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Mar 04 1999
Poster of Babe: Pig in the City
Babe: Pig in the City
Andrew Lesnie was
42 in Babe: Pig in the City
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 25 1998
Poster of Doing Time for Patsy Cline
Doing Time for Patsy Cline
Andrew Lesnie was
41 in Doing Time for Patsy Cline
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Sep 25 1997
Poster of Two If by Sea
Two If by Sea
Andrew Lesnie was
40 in Two If by Sea
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 12 1996
Poster of Babe
Babe
Andrew Lesnie was
39 in Babe
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jul 18 1995
Poster of Fatal Past
Fatal Past
Andrew Lesnie was
38 in Fatal Past
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Spider and Rose
Spider and Rose
Andrew Lesnie was
38 in Spider and Rose
as 'Camera Operator, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 14 1994
Poster of Temptation of a Monk
Temptation of a Monk
Andrew Lesnie was
37 in Temptation of a Monk
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 15 1993
Poster of Daydream Believer
Daydream Believer
Andrew Lesnie was
36 in Daydream Believer
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 07 1992
Poster of The Shrimp on the Barbie
The Shrimp on the Barbie
Andrew Lesnie was
34 in The Shrimp on the Barbie
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 31 1990
Poster of The Delinquents
The Delinquents
Andrew Lesnie was
33 in The Delinquents
as 'Director of Photography, Camera Operator'.
Thu, Dec 21 1989
Poster of Incident at Raven's Gate
Incident at Raven's Gate
Andrew Lesnie was
33 in Incident at Raven's Gate
as 'Camera Operator'.
Sat, Apr 29 1989
Poster of Boys in the Island
Boys in the Island
Andrew Lesnie was
33 in Boys in the Island
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild
Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild
Andrew Lesnie was
32 in Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Mar 01 1988
Poster of Around the World in Eighty Ways
Around the World in Eighty Ways
Andrew Lesnie was
32 in Around the World in Eighty Ways
as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Dark Age
Dark Age
Andrew Lesnie was
31 in Dark Age
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, May 21 1987
Poster of Australian Dream
Australian Dream
Andrew Lesnie was
31 in Australian Dream
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 02 1987
Poster of Fair Game
Fair Game
Andrew Lesnie was
30 in Fair Game
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jul 24 1986
Poster of Fantasy Man
Fantasy Man
Andrew Lesnie was
29 in Fantasy Man
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jan 28 1985
Poster of Dead Easy
Dead Easy
Andrew Lesnie was
26 in Dead Easy
as 'Focus Puller'.
Mon, Sep 13 1982
Poster of Early Frost
Early Frost
Andrew Lesnie was
26 in Early Frost
as 'Additional Photography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of The Killing of Angel Street
The Killing of Angel Street
Andrew Lesnie was
25 in The Killing of Angel Street
as 'Clapper Loader'.
Thu, Oct 01 1981
Poster of The Comeback
The Comeback
Andrew Lesnie was
24 in The Comeback
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, May 12 1980

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Cyclone Tracy
Cyclone Tracy
Andrew Lesnie was
30+ in Cyclone Tracy
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 05 1986