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Martyn Sanderson ONZM (24 February 1938 – 14 October 2009) was a New Zealand actor, director, producer, writer and poet. Sanderson was described as one of the founding fathers of modern theatre in New Zealand.
Martyn Sanderson (1938-2009) was a New Zealand-born actor, writer and director, known for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree. He also wrote and directed several TV shows and movies, and was married to Wanjiku Kiare.
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- Granity, New Zealand
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- Otaki, Manawatu, New Zealand
Acclaimed actor Martyn Sanderson has died, aged 71. Sanderson was also a writer and director with a career that spanned more than 40 years. He was still producing theatre when he died.
Martyn Sanderson was a New Zealand actor and writer, best known for his role as a wizard in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. He died in 2009 and was married to Wanjiku Kiare.
- February 24, 1938
- October 14, 2009
Oct 15, 2009 · Martyn Sanderson, who died in 2009, was a key figure in the development of modern New Zealand theatre. He co-founded Downstage Theatre, acted in films and TV, and wrote poetry and plays.
Learn about the life and career of Martyn Sanderson, a versatile and influential New Zealand performer and filmmaker. He co-founded Downstage theatre, acted in 26 movies, and directed Flying Fox on a Freedom Tree and Just What the Doctor Ordered.
From The Governor to The Lord of the Rings, Martyn Sanderson's distinctive voice and sideburns were part of New Zealand's screen landscape for three decades. His work ranged from the experimental to the mainstream, including directing feature films ( Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree) and personal documentaries. Read the full biography.
