About Peter Sutton
Lived 1943 – 2008 (aged 65). Peter Sutton was a British audio engineer and audio engineering.
Peter Sutton (23 April 1943 – 24 August 2008) was a British sound engineer. He won an Oscar for Best Sound for the film The Empire Strikes Back.
Selected filmography Shaft in Africa (1973) The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) The Empire Strikes Back (1980) The Great Muppet Caper (1981) The Dark Crystal (1982) The Beatles: Get Back (2021) (original film sound recordist)
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Who was Peter Sutton?
British sound engineer (1943-2008)
When was Peter Sutton born?
Peter Sutton was born on 23 April 1943 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
When did Peter Sutton die?
Peter Sutton died on 24 August 2008.
What was Peter Sutton's occupation?
Peter Sutton was an audio engineer and audio engineering.
What nationality was Peter Sutton?
Peter Sutton was British.
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· DBpedia: Peter Sutton (sound engineer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Sutton. https://biography.guide/peter-sutton-audio-engineer/
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