About David Hildyard
Lived 1916 – 2008 (aged 91). David Hildyard was a British audio engineer and engineer.
David Beart Hildyard (15 May 1916 – 19 February 2008) was an English sound engineer. He won two Academy Awards in the category Best Sound. His brother, Jack Hildyard, was a British cinematographer who worked on more than 80 films during his career.
Selected filmography Fiddler on the Roof (1971) Cabaret (1972)
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Who was David Hildyard?
English sound engineer (1916-2008)
When was David Hildyard born?
David Hildyard was born on 15 May 1916 in London.
When did David Hildyard die?
David Hildyard died on 19 February 2008 in Jičín.
What was David Hildyard's occupation?
David Hildyard was an audio engineer and engineer.
What nationality was David Hildyard?
David Hildyard was British.
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· DBpedia: David Hildyard (sound engineer)
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