Thomas Causey
American sound engineer (1949–2026)
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Thomas Causey (December 5, 1949 – January 11, 2026) was an American sound engineer.
BornDecember 5, 1949
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJanuary 11, 2026 (aged 76)
OccupationSound engineer
Yearsactive1972–2008
Thomas Causey | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 5, 1949 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | January 11, 2026 (aged 76) |
| Occupation | Sound engineer |
| Years active | 1972–2008 |
| Spouse(s) |
Maggie Reavis Causey
(m. 1973–1993)Katherine Sullivan
(m. 1997–2022)Christina Causey (m. 2022) |
Life and career
Causey was born in New Orleans on December 5, 1949, and was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana.[1] He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Sound for the film Dick Tracy (1990) with Chris Jenkins, David E. Campbell, and Doug Hemphill.[2] Causey died in Cathedral City, California, on January 11, 2026, at the age of 76.[1][3]
Selected filmography
- Night of the Strangler (1972)
- Fear Is the Key (1972)
- Creature from Black Lake (1976)
- Halloween (1978)
- Escape from New York (1981)
- The Thing (1982)
- Christine (1983)
- Starman (1984)
- Clue (1985)
- Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
- Broadcast News (1987)
- The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
- Dick Tracy (1990)
- Hot Shots! (1991)
- The Fisher King (1991)
- Hoffa (1992)
- Bulworth (1998)
- Erin Brockovich (2000)
- Murder by Numbers (2002)
- Spanglish (2004)
- Reign Over Me (2007)
- You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
