Biography
Grant Major (born 1955) is a production designer from New Zealand who is most famous for his work on The Lord of the Rings films. He won the Academy Award for Best Art Direction for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Major's early exposure to production design began when he joined an art school in Auckland after graduating. Following this, he got a job as an assistant set designer at the local television station.
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Filmography
all 37
Movies 35
self 4
TV Shows 2
Production Design

A Minecraft Movie (2025)
Movie
6
Production Design

Cowboy Bebop (2021)
TV
Production Design

The Power of the Dog (2021)
Movie
5.4
Production Design

Mulan (2020)
Movie
6.52
Production Design

The Meg (2018)
Movie
6.61
ProductionDesigner

Kiwi Christmas (2017)
Movie
Production Design

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
Movie
6.07
Production Design

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016)
Movie
6
Production Design

The Dead Lands (2014)
Movie
Production Design

Walking with Dinosaurs (2013)
Movie
6.8
Production Design

Beyond The Edge (2013)
Movie
Art Direction

Secret Garden (2012)
Movie
Production Design

Emperor (2012)
Movie
6
Production Design

Mr. Pip (2012)
Movie
Production Design

Green Lantern (2011)
Movie
7.21
Production Design

The Vintner's Luck (2009)
Movie
Production Design

The Ruins (2008)
Movie
3.5
Production Design

Dead Letters (2006)
Movie
Production Design

King Kong (2005)
Movie
7.07
Production Design

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Movie
7.51
Production Design

Whale Rider (2003)
Movie
6
Production Design

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Movie
6.89
Production Design

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Movie
7.4
Production Design

Memory & Desire (1998)
Movie
Production Design

Aberration (1997)
Movie
Production Design

The Ugly (1997)
Movie
Production Design

A Woman's Heart (1997)
Movie
Production Design

The Frighteners (1996)
Movie
5.33
Production Design

A Game With No Rules (1994)
Movie
Production Design

Heavenly Creatures (1994)
Movie
6
Production Design

Jack Be Nimble (1993)
Movie
Production Design

An Angel at My Table (1990)
Movie
Art Direction

Kitchen Sink (1989)
Movie
4
Information
Known ForArt
GenderMale
Birthday1955-01-01 (70 years old)
Birth PlacePalmerston North, New Zealand
CitizenshipsNew Zealand
Awardshonorary doctor of Auckland University of Technology, Academy Award for Best Production Design
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