| Alan Lee | |
|---|---|
 Lee at the 76th Academy Awards | |
| 2 Nominations / 1 Win | |
| Role | Art Director, Illustrator |
| Born | August 20, 1947 |
| Middlesex, England, UK | |
Alan Lee is a British book illustrator and movie conceptual designer best known for his illustrations and art direction in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. In a documentary interview on the extended edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Peter Jackson details the story of how he managed to contact Lee, a rather reclusive man, in his home in the south of England. By couriering a package to him containing two of Jackson's previous films, Forgotten Silver and Heavenly Creatures, with a note from himself and Fran Walsh, Alan's interest was piqued enough to become involved. He went on to illustrate and even help construct many of the scenarios for the movies, including objects and weapons for the actors.
Wins[]
- 76th Academy Awards, 2003
- Best Art Direction — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (shared with Grant Major and Dan Hennah)
Nominations[]
- 75th Academy Awards, 2002
- Best Art Direction — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (shared with Grant Major and Dan Hennah)
- 76th Academy Awards, 2003
- Best Art Direction — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (shared with Grant Major and Dan Hennah)
Videos[]
"The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King" winning an Art Direction Oscar®
Best Art Direction 2003