Andrew Ralph Adamson, a renowned film director, producer, and screenwriter, was born on December 1, 1966, in New Zealand. He has made a significant impact in the film industry, particularly in the realm of animation, with his work on blockbuster films such as Shrek and Shrek 2, for which he received an Academy Award nomination.
Adamson's extensive experience in the industry has also led him to work on other notable projects, including C. S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, for which he served as director, executive producer, and scriptwriter. The film was shot primarily in New Zealand, with locations in Auckland and the South Island, which is also where Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed.
In addition to his work on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Adamson has also been involved in the production of other films, including Batman Forever and Batman & Robin, where he worked as a visual effects supervisor.
Adamson's contributions to the film industry have been recognized with a prestigious honor, as he was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2006 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
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