Nugent Slaughter
American special effects person
About Nugent Slaughter
Lived 1888 – 1968 (aged 80). Nugent Slaughter was an American special effects artist.
Nugent Slaughter (March 17, 1888 – December 27, 1968) was an American special effects designer. He provided the special effects and sound mixing for the 1927 film The Jazz Singer. His efforts in this project earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Engineering Effects.
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Who was Nugent Slaughter?
American special effects person (1888-1968)
When was Nugent Slaughter born?
Nugent Slaughter was born on 17 March 1888 in Virginia.
When did Nugent Slaughter die?
Nugent Slaughter died on 27 December 1968 in Oroville.
What was Nugent Slaughter's occupation?
Nugent Slaughter was a special effects artist.
What nationality was Nugent Slaughter?
Nugent Slaughter was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nugent Slaughter. https://biography.guide/nugent-slaughter/
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