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John Howe (II)

John Howe was born on August 21, 1957 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is known for his work on The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) and King Kong (2005). He is married to Fataneh. They have one child. See full bio »
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Known For

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Art Department
(2013)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Art Department
(2012)
King Kong
King Kong Art Department
(2005)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Art Department
(2001)
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 2018 Mortal Engines (conceptual designer)
 2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (conceptual designer)
 2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (conceptual designer)
 2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (conceptual designer)
 2005 King Kong (carpenter: New York streets set)
 2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (conceptual designer)
 2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (carpenter) / (conceptual designer)
 2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (carpenter) / (conceptual designer)
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Drawing must seek interest, not admiration. Because admiration wears quickly. See more »

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Attended Ecole des Arts Dècoratifs de Strasbourg in France. (Graduated with a Diploma in Illustration in 1991.) See more »

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