About Joe Lapis
Lived 1899 – 1991 (aged 92). Joe Lapis was an American audio engineer and audio engineering.
Joe Lapis (10 April 1899 – 26 October 1991) was a Hungarian sound engineer. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Special Effects on the film The Boys from Syracuse at the 13th Academy Awards. He worked on more than 170 films during his career.
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Who was Joe Lapis?
Sound engineer (1899-1991)
When was Joe Lapis born?
Joe Lapis was born on 10 April 1899 in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County.
When did Joe Lapis die?
Joe Lapis died on 26 October 1991 in San Luis Obispo County.
What was Joe Lapis's occupation?
Joe Lapis was an audio engineer and audio engineering.
What nationality was Joe Lapis?
Joe Lapis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Lapis. https://biography.guide/joe-lapis/
MLA: "Joe Lapis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-lapis/.
Chicago: "Joe Lapis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-lapis/.
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