Lee Sandales
English set decorator
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Lee Sandales (born December 1971)[1] is an English set decorator. He is mostly known for his work on the films War Horse (2011), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Rogue One (2016), 1917 (2019), and Wicked (2024). Throughout his career, he has been nominated for three Academy Awards, winning for Wicked and has been nominated for four BAFTA Awards, winning two of them – in 2020 for 1917, and in 2025 for Wicked.
Lee Sandales | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 1971 (age 54) |
| Alma mater | University of Roehampton |
| Occupation | Set decorator |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse | Mark |
Early life
Sandales was born in December 1971 in Liverpool and grew up in Gateacre with his parents Audrey and Charlie. He attended the local comprehensive school, before attending University of Roehampton and getting his first job.[2] He now lives in London with his husband Mark.[3][4]
Partial filmography
As set decorator
- Separate Lies (2005)
- Casino Royale (2006)
- Green Zone (2010)
- Sex and the City 2 (2010)
- Blitz (2011)
- War Horse (2011)
- Wrath of the Titans (2012)
- Maleficent (2014)
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
- Rogue One (2016)
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
- 1917 (2019)
- Dolittle (2020)
- Wicked (2024)
As art director
- Love, Honour and Obey (2000)
Awards and nominations
Major associations
Academy Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | War Horse | Best Art Direction (shared with Rick Carter) | Nominated | [5] |
| 2020 | 1917 | Best Production Design (shared with Dennis Gassner) | Nominated | [6] |
| 2025 | Wicked | Best Production Design (shared with Nathan Crowley) | Won |
British Academy Film Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | War Horse | Best Production Design (shared with Rick Carter) | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Best Production Design (shared with Rick Carter and Darren Gilford) | Nominated | |
| 2020 | 1917 | Best Production Design (shared with Dennis Gassner) | Won | [7] |
| 2025 | Wicked | Best Production Design (shared with Nathan Crowley) | Won |