About John Poyner
Lived 1933 – 2018 (aged 84–85). John Poyner was a British sound designer, audio engineer and sound editor (filmmaking).
John Poyner (October 1933 – November 16, 2018) was a British sound editor.
He won the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing at the 1967 Academy Awards for The Dirty Dozen.
He has over 60 credits since his start in 1955.
Selected filmography
The Saint (1997) Thelma & Louise (1991) Death Wish 3 (1985) Never Say Never Again (1983) An American Werewolf in London (1981) Phase IV (1974) Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969) The Dirty Dozen (1967)
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 John Poyner's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Poyner's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Poyner?
British sound editor
When was John Poyner born?
John Poyner was born in 1933 in Richmond.
When did John Poyner die?
John Poyner died on 16 November 2018.
What was John Poyner's occupation?
John Poyner was a sound designer, audio engineer and sound editor (filmmaking).
What nationality was John Poyner?
John Poyner was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Poyner. https://biography.guide/john-poyner/
MLA: "John Poyner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-poyner/.
Chicago: "John Poyner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-poyner/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:34 UTC