About Franklin Hansen
Lived 1897 – 1982 (aged 84). Franklin Hansen was an American audio engineer, engineer and audio engineering.
Franklin Hansen (May 2, 1897 – January 13, 1982) was an American sound engineer. He won an Academy Award in the category of Sound Recording for 1932's A Farewell to Arms and was nominated for four more in the same category.
Selected filmography Hansen won an Academy Award and was nominated for four more in the category Best Sound: Won A Farewell to Arms (1932)
Nominated The Love Parade (1930) Cleopatra (1934) The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935) The Texas Rangers (1936)
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Who was Franklin Hansen?
sound engineer (1897-1982)
When was Franklin Hansen born?
Franklin Hansen was born on 2 May 1897 in Nebraska.
When did Franklin Hansen die?
Franklin Hansen died on 13 January 1982 in Los Angeles.
What was Franklin Hansen's occupation?
Franklin Hansen was an audio engineer, engineer and audio engineering.
What nationality was Franklin Hansen?
Franklin Hansen was American.
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