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Robert Rutledge

1948 – 2001

Sound editor

Sound editorSound editor (filmmaking)
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About Robert Rutledge

Lived 1948 – 2001 (aged 53). Robert Rutledge was an American sound editor and sound editor (filmmaking).

Robert Rutledge (June 3, 1948 – October 15, 2001) was an American sound editor who won Best Sound Editing at the 1986 Academy Awards. He won for Back to the Future, which was shared with Charles L. Campbell.

At the 32nd British Academy Film Awards, he won a BAFTA Award for Best Soundtrack for the film Star Wars. His win was shared with Sam Shaw, Gordon Davidson, Gene Corso, Derek Ball, Don MacDougall, Bob Minkler, Ray West, Michael Minkler, Les Fresholtz, Richard Portman and Ben Burtt.

He also did the sound on the TV show Miami Vice.

Selected filmography Breakdown (1997) Extreme Justice (1993) Out for Justice (1991) Jetsons: The Movie (1990) Tango & Cash (1989) Masters of the Universe (1987) Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) Back to the Future (1985) Cat's Eye (1985) Police Academy (1984) Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983) History of the World: Part I (1981) Wolfen (1981) The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Scavenger Hunt (1979) Yogi's Space Race (1979) Star Wars (1977) One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Sound editor, Sound editor (filmmaking)
Nationality
Awards
Academy Award for Best Sound Editing

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Rutledge?

sound editor (1948-2001)

When was Robert Rutledge born?

Robert Rutledge was born on 3 June 1948 in Los Angeles.

When did Robert Rutledge die?

Robert Rutledge died on 15 October 2001 in North Hollywood.

What was Robert Rutledge's occupation?

Robert Rutledge was a sound editor and sound editor (filmmaking).

What nationality was Robert Rutledge?

Robert Rutledge was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Rutledge

· Wikidata: Q2158543

· DBpedia: Robert Rutledge

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