Ben Burtt

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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Filmography

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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

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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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