Douglas Shearer
- Biography
- During his more than four-decade-long association with MGM studios, Douglas Shearer played a key role in the development and perfecting of sound technology for films.
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- Born
- November 17, 1899
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Won | Oscar | Best Sound The Great Caruso |
| 1948 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Special Effects Green Dolphin Street |
| 1946 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Sound They Were Expendable |
| 1945 | Won | Oscar | Best Special Effects Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo |
| 1945 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Sound Kismet (2004) |
Films
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