Ben Burtt

Ben Burtt in WALL-E. He's a multiple Oscar winner  who created R2-D2's signature sound effects in the "Star Wars" movies. Here, he provides all the blips and bleeps through which the lovable robot WALL-E -- or Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class -- communicates. And he's a total heartbreaker. That he can convey so much emotion -- wow us and move us with just a few noises -- is a huge testament to the power of the Pixar machinery, of course, but also to Burtt's tender, poignant performance.

Biography

Born 07/12/1948

A legendary figure in the history of motion picture sound effects, Ben Burtt virtually invented the job of sound designer by his innovative creations for such films as “Star Wars” (1977) and its five sequels, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1982), “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) and...
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Awards

  • In 1990, received Academy Award for Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing
  • In 1983, received Academy Award for Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing
  • In 1982, received Academy Award for Special Achievement in Sound Editing

Highlights

  • In 2008, Once again teamed with Lucas and Spielberg for "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"
  • In 2008, Created the voice of the title character in Pixar's animated film "WALL-E"; also worked as the sound editor and mixer; earned Academy Award nominations for Achievement in sound mixing and Achievement in sound editing
  • In 2005, Provided sound effects for "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith"; also voiced captain Lushros Dofine

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