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Alan Lee

Illustrator / Psychiatrist / Actor / Artist | * 08/20/1947 († 49, 01/01/1997) | London, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Alan Lee (born 20 August 1947) is an English book illustrator and film conceptual designer. He is best known for his artwork inspired by J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novels, and for his work on the concept design of Peter Jackson's film adaptations of Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Adventure | Action | Fantasy

Known for these Movies & Shows

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowshi ...

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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2001 | 4.2/5 | 2h 59min
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
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The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug. ...

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

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2013 | 3.8/5 | 2h 41min
Fantasy, Adventure, Action
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Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fell ...

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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2002 | 4.2/5 | 2h 59min
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
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Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron's forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam take the ring ...

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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2003 | 4.2/5 | 3h 21min
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
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Awards & Nominations for Alan Lee

Kate Greenaway Medal World Fantasy Award—Artist Academy Award for Best Production Design Satellite Award for Best Art Direction and Production Design 2x Academy Award for Best Production Design Satellite Award for Best Art Direction and Production Design
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Movies with Alan Lee as Actor(6)

as himself2006 Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
2005 Lord of the Brush
as Rohan Recruit (uncredited)2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
as Ring King of Men (uncredited)2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
as himself2001 Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
as Self, conceptual designer2001 A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'

Movies with Alan Lee as Crew(11)

Art/Conceptual Design2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Art/Conceptual Design2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Art/Conceptual Design2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Art/Conceptual Design2005 King Kong
Art/Set Decoration2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Art/Conceptual Design2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Art/Set Decoration2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Art/Conceptual Design2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Art/Set Decoration2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Art/Conceptual Design2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Art/Conceptual Design1989 Erik the Viking

Full Name: Alan Lee
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Wednesday, 08/20 1947 (August) in London, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Died: Wednesday, 01/01 1997 (January) (aged: 49)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Ealing Art College
Other names for Alan Lee (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Alan Lee (illustrator)"
"Alan Lee (Künstler)"
Alan Lee frequently works together with these people:
Peter Jackson (32x, Crew)
Richard Taylor (16x, Crew)
Fran Walsh (14x, Crew)
Dan Hennah (14x, Crew)
Philippa Boyens (13x, Crew)
Howard Shore (10x, Crew)
John Howe (10x, Crew)
Andrew Lesnie (9x, Crew)
Carolynne Cunningham (9x, Crew)
Rick Findlater (9x, Crew)
Michael Semanick (8x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:317472, Added: 08/13/2018, Last updated: 03/30/2024