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Ben Burtt

Ben Burtt

Personal Info

Known for
Sound
Gender
Male
Birthday
1948-07-12 (76 years old)
Place of Birth
New York, USA

Ben Burtt

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Benjamin "Ben" Burtt, Jr. (born July 12, 1948) is an American sound designer for the films Star Wars (1977), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) and WALL-E (2008). He is also a film editor and director, screenwriter, and voice actor. He is most notable for creating many of the iconic sound effects heard in the Star Wars film franchise, including the "voice" of R2-D2, the lightsaber hum and the heavy-breathing sound of Darth Vader. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ben Burtt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Acting

A Bucket of Water and a Glass Matte
(2021)
Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett
as Self
(2019)
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
as Self
(2018)
The Force of Sound
as Self
(2015)
I Am Your Father
as Himself
(2014)
And the Oscar Goes To...
as Self - Interviewee
(2014)
EditDroid: Rise and Fall
as Self
(2013)
The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
as Self
(2013)
Lincoln: An American Journey
as Self
(2012)
Wings: Grandeur in the Sky
as Self
(2012)
Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of
as Self
(2008)
WALL·E
as WALL·E / M-O (voice)
(2008)
WALL·E's Treasures & Trinkets
as WALL·E / M-O (voice)
(2008)
BURN·E
as WALL·E / M-O (voice) (uncredited)
(2008)
Animation Sound Design: Building Worlds from the Sound Up
(2007)
The Dawn of Sound: How Movies Learned to Talk
as Self
(2007)
Fog City Mavericks
as Self
(2006)
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
as Self
(2006)
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
as Self
(2005)
Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema
as Self
(2005)
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
as Self
(2005)
Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III
as Self
(2004)
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as Self - Sound Designer
(2004)
When Star Wars Ruled the World
as Self
(2003)
The Sound of 'Indiana Jones'
as Self
(2002)
Films Are Not Released, They Escape
as Self
(2002)
State of the Art: The Pre-Visualization of 'Episode II'
as Self
(2002)
From Puppets to Pixels: Digital Characters in 'Episode II'
as Self
(2001)
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
as Self
(1999)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
as Naboo Courier (uncredited)
(1997)
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
as Self
(1996)
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
as Self
(1983)
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
as Self
(1983)
Return of the Jedi
as 'Freeze' Officer in Endor Bunker / Tortured Power Droid (voice)
(1980)
Star Wars: Music by John Williams
as Self
(1980)
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
as Self

Crew

(2015)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Sound Designer
(2014)
The Signal
Sound Designer
(2013)
Star Trek Into Darkness
Sound Designer
(2012)
John Carter
Sound Designer
(2012)
Red Tails
Sound Designer, Editor
(2012)
009 Re:Cyborg
Sound Designer
(2012)
Escape from Planet Earth
Sound Designer
(2012)
Lincoln
Sound Designer
(2011)
Super 8
Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor
(2009)
Star Trek
Special Sound Effects
(2008)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Sound Designer
(2008)
WALL·E
Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer
(2008)
BURN·E
Sound Designer
(2005)
Munich
Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor
(2005)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer
(2004)
Star Wars: Droids - Treasure of the Hidden Planet
Story
(2002)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Editor, Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor
(2002)
Manassas: End of Innocence
Director
(2000)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades
Sound Designer
(1999)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception
Editor
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Daredevils of the Desert
Editor
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Oganga, The Giver and Taker of Life
Editor, Second Unit Director
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Tales of Innocence
Sound Designer
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure
Second Unit Director
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell
Editor, Second Unit Director
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil
Sound Designer
(1996)
Special Effects: Anything Can Happen
Director
(1996)
Behind the Scenes with King Kong in Special Effects
Director
(1996)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Travels with Father
Sound Designer
(1995)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen
Director, Writer, Editor
(1994)
Destiny in Space
Director
(1993)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues
Second Unit Director
(1993)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of Doom
Second Unit Director
(1992)
The American Gangster
Director
(1991)
The True Story of Glory Continues
Director
(1990)
Blue Planet
Director
(1989)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Sound Designer
(1989)
Always
Sound Designer
(1988)
Willow
Sound Designer
(1986)
Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep
Associate Producer, Writer
(1986)
Howard the Duck
Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Effects Editor
(1984)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Sound Designer
(1984)
The Adventures of André and Wally B.
Sound Designer
(1983)
Return of the Jedi
Sound Designer
(1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Sound Designer
(1980)
The Empire Strikes Back
Sound Designer
(1980)
Porklips Now
Military Consultant
(1979)
Alien
Sound Designer
(1979)
More American Graffiti
Supervising Sound Editor
(1978)
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Sound Effects
(1978)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Sound Effects Designer
(1977)
Star Wars
Sound Designer
(1975)
Death Race 2000
Sound Designer
(1975)
Recorded Live
Sound Re-Recording Mixer