About Roger Heman Sr.
Lived 1898 – 1969 (aged 71). Roger Heman Sr. was an American audio engineer and audio engineering.
Roger Heman Sr. (February 27, 1898 – March 14, 1969) was an American sound engineer. He won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects and was nominated for four more in the same category. He worked on more than 350 films during his career. His son was also a sound engineer.
Selected filmography Heman won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects and was nominated for four more:
Won Crash Dive (1943)
Nominated The Black Swan (1942) Wilson (1944) Captain Eddie (1945) Deep Waters (1948)
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Who was Roger Heman Sr.?
sound engineer (1898-1969)
When was Roger Heman Sr. born?
Roger Heman Sr. was born on 27 February 1898 in Kentucky.
When did Roger Heman Sr. die?
Roger Heman Sr. died on 14 March 1969 in Los Angeles.
What was Roger Heman Sr.'s occupation?
Roger Heman Sr. was an audio engineer and audio engineering.
What nationality was Roger Heman Sr.?
Roger Heman Sr. was American.
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