Ngila Dickson
Ngila Dickson | |
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| Born | 1958 (age 65–66) Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Spouse | Hamish Keith |
Ngila Beryl Dickson ONZM (born 1958) is a New Zealand costume designer. She is perhaps best known for creating the costumes for the Lord of the Rings film trilogy with fellow collaborator Richard Taylor. She has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design three times, winning for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).
On television, Dickson designed costumes for the fantasy television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999) and Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001).
In the 2004 Queen's Birthday Honours, Dickson was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to design and the film industry.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Dickson is married to artist and writer Hamish Keith.
Selected filmography[edit]
- Peter Pan & Wendy (2022)
- Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
- Asura (2018)
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016)
- Dracula Untold (2014)
- Green Lantern (2011)
- The International (2009)
- Fool's Gold (2008)
- Blood Diamond (2006)
- The Illusionist (2006)
- Without a Paddle (2004)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- The Last Samurai (2003)
- The Extreme Team (2003)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
- Young Hercules (1998)
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–1999)
- Mysterious Island (1995)
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995)
- Peach (1995)
- Heavenly Creatures (1994)
- Jack Be Nimble (1993)
- Crush (1992)
- The Rainbow Warrior (1992)
- My Grandfather is a Vampire (1991)
- User Friendly (1990)
- Ruby and Rata (1990)
- The Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy (1989)
Awards and nominations[edit]
Major associations[edit]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Best Costume Design | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Nominated | [2] |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Won | [3] | |
| The Last Samurai | Nominated |
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Academy Film Awards | ||||
| 2001 | Best Costume Design | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Nominated | [4] |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Won | [5] | |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Nominated | [6] | |
Miscellaneous awards[edit]
| Award | Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costume Designers Guild Awards | 2002 | Excellence in Period/Fantasy Film | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Nominated |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Won | ||
| The Last Samurai | Nominated | |||
| 2006 | Excellence in Period Film | The Illusionist | Nominated | |
| Online Film Critics Society Awards | 2002 | Best Costume Design | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Nominated |
| Satellite Awards | 2001 | Best Costume Design | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Nominated |
| 2003 | The Last Samurai | Won | ||
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Nominated | |||
| Saturn Awards | 2001 | Best Costume Design | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Nominated |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Won | ||
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Dracula Untold | Won |
Notes[edit]
- ^ "Queen's Birthday honours list 2004". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 7 June 2004. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ "74th Academy Awards". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ "77th Academy Awards". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ "55th British Academy Film Awards". British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ "56th British Academy Film Awards". British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ "57th British Academy Film Awards". British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Retrieved 15 August 2023.
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