Charles L. Campbell

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Born(1930-08-17)August 17, 1930
DiedJune 21, 2013(2013-06-21) (aged 82)
OccupationSound editor
Yearsactive1959-2008
Charles L. Campbell
Born(1930-08-17)August 17, 1930
DiedJune 21, 2013(2013-06-21) (aged 82)
OccupationSound editor
Years active1959-2008
SpouseMaxine Valentino Campbell

Charles L. Campbell (August 17, 1930 – June 21, 2013)[1] was an American sound engineer who won three Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing. He also served as Governor of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) 1984–1987.[2]

Campbell was born in Detroit, Michigan but moved West with his family when he was a boy.[3] He attended Hollywood Professional School and Los Angeles City College before beginning his career in the film industry career as a messenger at Warner Brothers Studios.[4]

Career and awards

Campbell won Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing for the following films:

In addition, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing for the 1990 film Flatliners.[8]

In 2001, Campbell received the Career Achievement Award from the Motion Picture Sound Editors.[9] On February 16, 2014, Steven Spielberg honored Campbell at the 61st Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards ceremony.[10]

Selected filmography

References

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