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Rick Dior

1947 – 1998

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About Rick Dior

Lived 1947 – 1998 (aged 51). Rick Dior was an American audio engineer and audio engineering.

Richard Dior (April 9, 1947 – October 26, 1998) was an American sound engineer. He won an Oscar for Best Sound for the film Apollo 13. He worked on more than 80 films between 1970 and 1998. He died in Marlboro, New Jersey from heart failure.

Selected filmography Dirty Dancing (1987) The Accused (1988) Bob Roberts (1992) The Pelican Brief (1993) Dead Man Walking (1994) Apollo 13 (1995) Ransom (1996) Broadway Damage (1997)

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Awards
Academy Award for Best Sound
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Richard Dior

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rick Dior?

sound engineer (1947-1998)

When was Rick Dior born?

Rick Dior was born on 9 April 1947 in Los Angeles.

When did Rick Dior die?

Rick Dior died on 26 October 1998 in Marlboro.

What was Rick Dior's occupation?

Rick Dior was an audio engineer and audio engineering.

What nationality was Rick Dior?

Rick Dior was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rick Dior

· Wikidata: Q7331356

· DBpedia: Rick Dior

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