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William B. Kaplan

b. 2000

Sound engineer

Actor Cinematographer Audio engineer
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About William B. Kaplan

Born 2000. William B. Kaplan is an American actor, cinematographer, audio engineer, film actor, engineer and audio engineering.

William B. Kaplan (born December 18, 1944) is an American sound engineer. He has over 125 credits to his name and has been nominated for seven Academy Awards in the category Best Sound. He has worked on over 80 films since 1972. Bill is still working at a high level as of April 2025.

Selected filmography Back to the Future (1985) Top Gun (1986) Forrest Gump (1994) Crimson Tide (1995) Contact (1997) Cast Away (2000) The Polar Express (2004)

Awards Kaplan has won two Cinema Audio Society Awards: one for Forrest Gump, and in 2020 he was given their Career Achievement Award. He was nominated for awards due to his work on Crimson Tide, Cast Away, and The Contact.

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Important facts

Born
2000
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor, cinematographer, audio engineer, film actor, engineer, Audio engineering
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is William B. Kaplan?

Sound engineer

When was William B. Kaplan born?

William B. Kaplan was born in 2000.

What is William B. Kaplan's occupation?

William B. Kaplan is an actor, cinematographer, audio engineer, film actor, engineer and audio engineering.

What nationality is William B. Kaplan?

William B. Kaplan is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William B. Kaplan

· Wikidata: Q2654803

· DBpedia: William B. Kaplan

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