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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Poster of The Water Diviner
The Water Diviner
Andrew Lesnie was 58 in The Water Diviner as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of Healing
Healing
Andrew Lesnie was 58 in Healing as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 2013
Poster of The Turning
The Turning
Andrew Lesnie was 57 in The Turning as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 2011
Poster of The Last Airbender
The Last Airbender
Andrew Lesnie was 54 in The Last Airbender as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 2010
Poster of The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones
Andrew Lesnie was 53 in The Lovely Bones as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 2009
Poster of Bran Nue Dae
Bran Nue Dae
Andrew Lesnie was 53 in Bran Nue Dae as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 2009
Poster of Shine a Light
Shine a Light
Andrew Lesnie was 52 in Shine a Light as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 2008
Poster of I Am Legend
I Am Legend
Andrew Lesnie was 51 in I Am Legend as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 2007
Poster of Happy Feet
Happy Feet
Andrew Lesnie was 50 in Happy Feet as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 2006
Poster of King Kong
King Kong
Andrew Lesnie was 49 in King Kong as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 2005
Poster of Love's Brother
Love's Brother
Andrew Lesnie was 48 in Love's Brother as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 2001
Poster of The Sugar Factory
The Sugar Factory
Andrew Lesnie was 43 in The Sugar Factory as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1996
Poster of Babe
Babe
Andrew Lesnie was 39 in Babe as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 1995
Poster of Fatal Past
Fatal Past
Andrew Lesnie was 38 in Fatal Past as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1993
Poster of Daydream Believer
Daydream Believer
Andrew Lesnie was 36 in Daydream Believer as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1990
Poster of The Delinquents
The Delinquents
Andrew Lesnie was 33 in The Delinquents as 'Director of Photography, Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy
The Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy
Andrew Lesnie was 32 in The Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1988
Poster of Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild
Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild
Andrew Lesnie was 32 in Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Dark Age
Dark Age
Andrew Lesnie was 31 in Dark Age as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1987
Poster of Australian Dream
Australian Dream
Andrew Lesnie was 31 in Australian Dream as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1987
Poster of Fair Game
Fair Game
Andrew Lesnie was 30 in Fair Game as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1986
Poster of Fantasy Man
Fantasy Man
Andrew Lesnie was 29 in Fantasy Man as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 1985
Poster of Dead Easy
Dead Easy
Andrew Lesnie was 26 in Dead Easy as 'Focus Puller'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1982
Poster of Early Frost
Early Frost
Andrew Lesnie was 26 in Early Frost as 'Additional Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1981
Poster of The Comeback
The Comeback
Andrew Lesnie was 24 in The Comeback as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 05 1986