Andy Nelson (sound engineer)


Andy Nelson is a British re-recording mixer and sound engineer working in Los Angeles, California. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Sound and has been nominated for 19 more in the same category. He has worked on over 150 films since 1980. In addition to the Academy Awards, Nelson has won five BAFTA Award for Best Sound and has been nominated for eight more in the same category. He was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal in the Queen's 2001 New Year Honours List for his services to Australia society and Australian film production.

Accolades

Academy Award
YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
1989Best SoundGorillas in the Mist
1993Best SoundSchindler's List
1995Best SoundBraveheart
1996Best SoundEvita
1997Best SoundL.A. Confidential
1998Best SoundThe Thin Red Line
1998Best SoundSaving Private Ryan
1999Best SoundThe Insider
2001Best SoundMoulin Rouge!
2003Best Sound MixingSeabiscuit
2003Best Sound MixingThe Last Samurai
2005Best Sound MixingWar of the Worlds
2006Best Sound MixingBlood Diamond
2009Best Sound MixingStar Trek
2009Best Sound MixingAvatar
2011Best Sound MixingWar Horse
2012Best Sound MixingLincoln
2012Best Sound MixingLes Misérables
2015Best Sound MixingBridge of Spies
2015Best Sound Mixing
2016Best Sound MixingLa La Land