About Curly Thirlwell
Lived 1905 – 1985 (aged 80). Curly Thirlwell was an American audio engineer, engineer and audio engineering.
Edward "Curly" Thirlwell (November 18, 1905 – December 2, 1985) was an American sound engineer. He has been nominated for two Academy Awards in the category Best Sound.
Selected filmography The Godfather (1972) Sound effects re-recordist (uncredited) Funny Lady (1975) The Buddy Holly Story (1978)
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Curly Thirlwell's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Curly Thirlwell's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Curly Thirlwell?
American sound engineer (1905-1985)
When was Curly Thirlwell born?
Curly Thirlwell was born on 18 November 1905.
When did Curly Thirlwell die?
Curly Thirlwell died on 2 December 1985.
What was Curly Thirlwell's occupation?
Curly Thirlwell was an audio engineer, engineer and audio engineering.
What nationality was Curly Thirlwell?
Curly Thirlwell was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Curly Thirlwell. https://biography.guide/curly-thirlwell/
MLA: "Curly Thirlwell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/curly-thirlwell/.
Chicago: "Curly Thirlwell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/curly-thirlwell/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:32 UTC