Sir Julius Vogel Award
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Edition 14 (2002) Achievement Award
Fran Walsh
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Fran Walsh
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1959-01-10 （Wellington）
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Wellington, New Zealand
Career
- Occupations
- Screenwriter, Film producer, Lyricist
- Active Years
- 1983-2025
- Influenced
- Peter Jackson
- Nominations
- Seven Oscar nominations
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Girls' College | — | — | — | — | New Zealand |
| Victoria University of Wellington | — | English literature | — | — | New Zealand |
Wellington Girls' College
Country:
New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington
English literature
Year of Graduation:
1981
Country:
New Zealand
Major in English literature
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Academy Award for Best Picture | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | — | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | 受賞 |
| 2004 | Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | — | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | 受賞 |
| 2004 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Into the West) | — | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | 受賞 |
| 2002 | Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit | Services to film | — | New Zealand Government | 受賞 |
| 2019 | Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit | Services to film | — | New Zealand Government | 受賞 |
Academy Award for Best Picture
2004
Work:
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Organization:
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Result:
受賞
Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
2004
Work:
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Organization:
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Result:
受賞
Academy Award for Best Original Song
2004
Work:
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Into the West)
Organization:
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Result:
受賞
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
2002
Work:
Services to film
Organization:
New Zealand Government
Result:
受賞
Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
2019
Work:
Services to film
Organization:
New Zealand Government
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 FantasyThe final film in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Contributed as screenwriter and producer.
FriendshipCourageCorruption of power
Bibliography
- Worzel Gummidge Down Under (1986–89)
- Meet the Feebles (1989)
- Braindead (1992)
- Heavenly Creatures (1994)
- The Frighteners (1996)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- King Kong (2005)
- The Lovely Bones (2009)
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
- Mortal Engines (2018)
Legacy
Known for long-term collaboration with Peter Jackson, won three Academy Awards for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. A pillar of New Zealand cinema.
In Popular Culture
- Provided vocals for the Nazgûl screech
Trivia
- Of Irish descent
- Partner of Peter Jackson (unmarried)
- Has two children
- Avoided interviews on Lord of the Rings DVDs to maintain privacy