Lee Sandales (born December 1971) 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.
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. He now lives in London with his husband Mark.
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 2012 War Horse Best Art Direction 2020 1917 Best Production Design 2025 Wicked Best Production Design
British Academy Film Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2012 War Horse Best Production Design 2016 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Best Production Design 2020 1917 Best Production Design 2025 Wicked Best Production Design
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