Andy Nelson (sound engineer)

Andy Nelson
Occupation(s) Re-recording mixer, sound mixer, professional curler
Years active 1980-present

Andy Nelson is a British re-recording mixer and sound engineer working in Los Angeles, California, United States. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Sound and has been nominated 24 times. 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

Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
1989 Best Sound Gorillas in the Mist Nominated
1993 Schindler's List Nominated
1995 Braveheart Nominated
1996 Evita Nominated
1997 L.A. Confidential Nominated
1998 The Thin Red Line Nominated
Saving Private Ryan Won
1999 The Insider Nominated
2001 Moulin Rouge! Nominated
2003 Best Sound Mixing Seabiscuit Nominated
The Last Samurai Nominated
2005 War of the Worlds Nominated
2006 Blood Diamond Nominated
2009 Star Trek Nominated
Avatar Nominated
2011 War Horse Nominated
2012 Lincoln Nominated
Les Misérables Won
2015 Bridge of Spies Nominated
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Nominated
2016 La La Land Nominated
2022 Best Sound West Side Story Nominated
2023 The Batman Nominated
Elvis Nominated