About Kirk Francis
Lived 1947 – 2026 (aged 78). Kirk Francis was an American audio engineer.
Kirk H. Francis (August 27, 1947 – February 8, 2026) was an American sound engineer. He won the 2008 Academy Award for The Bourne Ultimatum, and for LA Confidential he also received an Academy Award nomination in 1998. He was on the crew for the 1973 film Executive Action.
Francis died on February 8, 2026, at the age of 78.
At the 98th Academy Awards, his name was mentioned in the In Memoriam section.
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Who was Kirk Francis?
Sound engineer
When was Kirk Francis born?
Kirk Francis was born on 27 August 1947 in Oakland.
When did Kirk Francis die?
Kirk Francis died on 8 February 2026.
What was Kirk Francis's occupation?
Kirk Francis was an audio engineer.
What nationality was Kirk Francis?
Kirk Francis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Kirk Francis (sound engineer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kirk Francis. https://biography.guide/kirk-francis/
MLA: "Kirk Francis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kirk-francis/.
Chicago: "Kirk Francis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kirk-francis/.
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