Biography
Leith McPherson is a professional in the film industry, specifically in the realm of dialect coaching and translation. McPherson's work involves helping actors adopt specific dialects and languages for their roles, adding authenticity to the films they appear in.
McPherson served as a dialect coach for the Hobbit trilogy, working on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. In this capacity, McPherson likely collaborated with actors to develop their characters' dialects and languages, contributing to the richly detailed world-building of the trilogy.
In addition to dialect coaching, McPherson has also worked as a translator, as evidenced by their credit in Mortal Engines. This role required McPherson to transla…




