
Andrew Lesnie
Critical Reception
6.0 / 10Avg critic score · 2 films
50%Fresh (score ≥ 60)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugHighest rated · 6.7 / 10
The Water DivinerLowest rated · 5.4 / 10
Andrew Lesnie, A.C.S., A.S.C., is an Australian cinematographer. Lesnie attended the Australian Film, Television and Radio School , graduating in 1979. His first job after graduation was as a cameraman on the Logie Award-winning Australian magazine-style afternoon TV show Simon Townsend's Wonder World. Simon Townsend gave Lesnie almost daily opportunities to develop his craft with little restriction over a wide variety of stories and situations, and to experiment with camera and lighting techniques in hundreds of locations and situations. After two years of working on the show, Lesnie moved on to numerous Australian film and television productions, including the mini-series Bodyline.
Acting (1)
- 2015The Water DivinerActor5.4
Cinematography (2)
- 2015The Water DivinerCinematography5.4
- 2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugCinematography6.76.7