Charles L. Freeman
American film editor, sound editor and special effect artist
About Charles L. Freeman
Lived 1908 – 2001 (aged 92). Charles L. Freeman was an American film editor, sound editor, special effects artist and sound editor (filmmaking).
Charles L. Freeman (August 21, 1908 April 10, 2001) was an American sound editor and film editor who worked on both television and film.
Awards He won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects during the 21st Academy Awards for his work on the fantasy film Portrait of Jennie (1948). He shared the award with Paul Eagler, Joseph McMillan Johnson, Russell Shearman, Clarence Slifer, and James G. Stewart.
In addition, Freeman won an Emmy Award for the editing on the police drama television series Naked City.
Filmography Since You Went Away (1944) Duel in the Sun (1944) Portrait of Jennie (1946) Battle Taxi (1955) Fight for the Title (1957) (short film) Operation Bikini (1963) Dead Men Tell No Tales (1971) Fireball Forward (1972)
Television shows Passport to Danger Mackenzie's Raiders Telephone Time Lock Up This Man Dawson Naked City Survival Peyton Place Lancer Hawaii Five-O
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Who was Charles L. Freeman?
American film editor, sound editor and special effect artist (1908-2001)
When was Charles L. Freeman born?
Charles L. Freeman was born on 21 August 1908 in California.
When did Charles L. Freeman die?
Charles L. Freeman died on 10 April 2001 in Sherman Oaks.
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Charles L. Freeman was a film editor, sound editor, special effects artist and sound editor (filmmaking).
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Charles L. Freeman was American.
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