Ben Burtt
- Biography
- Sound editor Ben Burtt has played a crucial role in creating the magical ambiance of George Lucas' classic sci-fi fantasy adventure series Star Wars and Indiana Jones; it was he who created the "voices" for R2D2, Chewbacca and E.T.
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Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Sound Mixing WALL - E: in Digital Projection |
| 2008 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Sound Editing WALL - E: in Digital Projection |
| 2008 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Sound Editing WALL-E |
| 2008 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Sound Mixing WALL-E |
| 2008 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Sound Editing WALL-E: with Spanish Subtitles |
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Oscar Preview: Sound Editing
12/11/08 If history is any indication, "WALL-E" (Ben Burtt/Matthew Wood) will be unfairly shut out of other crafts categories, but this one, it owns. | The Hollywood Reporter -
MPSE nod goes to Ben Burtt
11/13/08 Sound designer and sound editor Ben Burtt, who created the voice of R2D2 in "Star Wars" and that of the title character in "WALL-E," will receive the Career Achievement Award at the 56th annual Motion Picture Sound Editors' Golden Reel Awards on Feb. 21 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. | The Hollywood Reporter -
RT AU Interview: Andrew Stanton and Ben Burtt talk WALL-E
09/17/08 It may have felt like we have been waiting forever but WALL-E has finally landed in the Southern Hemisphere and we are set to join the rest of the world in falling deeply in love with the little robot. | Rotten Tomatoes -
The Debut of Harry's STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS Special Edition Review... Yes, I still hate it, just a tad more clearly...
08/14/08 I've never hated a STAR WARS film before. | Ain't It Cool News -
Exclusive: Ben Burtt's WALL-E Sound Masterclass
07/18/08 Ben Burtt needs very little introduction. | Rotten Tomatoes -
Fan Rant: Cartoons Don't Need Celebrity Voices Anymore
07/10/08 Moviefone If you answered " Ben Burtt ," chances are you're either a hard-core geek or someone who stayed for the credits and thought, "Who the heck is Ben Burtt?" | Cinematical.com