MartynSanderson
- Actor
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.
Screenography
Biography
The late Martyn Sanderson, ONZM, who passed away in October 2009, was a writer, poet, and co-founder of Wellington's Downstage theatre. He was probably best known for having one of the most distinctive voices in New Zealand acting, and his appearances in 26 movies.
Awards
2005 Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
For Services to Literature and the Theatre
1990 New Zealand Film Awards
Best Supporting Role: for An Angel at my Table
1989 Tokyo International Film Festival
Best Screenplay: for Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree
Nominated for Tokyo Grand Prix: for Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree
“Sanderson suffers from what has been termed the “New Zealand disease” – being good at too many things. Spreading talent over too many areas, and countries, is no way to instant recognition.”
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