Kirk Francis (sound engineer)
American sound engineer (1947–2026)
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Kirk H. Francis (August 27, 1947 – February 8, 2026) was an American sound engineer. He won the 2008 Academy Award for The Bourne Ultimatum, and for LA Confidential he also received an Academy Award nomination in 1998.[1] He was on the crew for the 1973 film Executive Action.[2]
BornAugust 27, 1947
Oakland, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 8, 2026 (aged 78)
OccupationSound engineer
Yearsactive1972–2014
Kirk Francis | |
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Francis in 2008 | |
| Born | August 27, 1947 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 8, 2026 (aged 78) |
| Occupation | Sound engineer |
| Years active | 1972–2014 |
Francis died on February 8, 2026, at the age of 78.[3][4]
At the 98th Academy Awards, his name was mentioned in the In Memoriam section.[5]
