About Al Overton
Lived 1912 – 1985 (aged 73). Al Overton was an American audio engineer and engineer.
Al Overton (May 20, 1912 – August 1, 1985) was an American sound engineer. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Sound for the film Diamonds Are Forever. He worked on more than 90 films between 1954 and 1975. His son, Al Overton Jr., was later nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Sound.
Selected filmography Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
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Who was Al Overton?
Sound engineer (1912–1985)
When was Al Overton born?
Al Overton was born on 20 May 1912 in Connecticut.
When did Al Overton die?
Al Overton died on 1 August 1985 in San Clemente.
What was Al Overton's occupation?
Al Overton was an audio engineer and engineer.
What nationality was Al Overton?
Al Overton was American.
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