
Ben Burtt
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Benjamin "Ben" Burtt, Jr. (born July 12, 1948) is an American sound designer for the films Star Wars (1977), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) and WALL-E (2008). He is also a film editor and director, screenwriter, and voice actor. He is most notable for creating many of the iconic sound effects heard in the Star Wars film franchise, including the "voice" of R2-D2, the lightsaber hum and the heavy-breathing sound of Darth Vader. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ben Burtt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For | Sound |
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Most Rating | 3.052 |
Birthday | 1948-07-12 |
Place of Birth | New York, USA |
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2008

WALL·E
8.097/19005
What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E discove...
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WALL·E

2008

WALL·E's Treasures & Trinkets
6.8/4
Short vignettes featured as a DVD Extra Short.
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WALL·E's Treasures & Trinkets

1996

The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
7.4/15
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

1997

Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
0/0
Host Howie Long takes viewers on a tour of the "Star Wars" universe, as Fox TV celebrates the re-release of the original three legendary films in this...
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Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

2008

BURN·E
7.5/740
What lengths will a robot undergo to do his job? BURN·E is a dedicated hard working robot who finds himself locked out of his ship. BURN·E quickly lea...
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BURN·E

2021

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett
6.9/41
A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars' legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett.
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Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

1983

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
7.1/19
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on PBS. It is a behind-the-scenes look at...
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From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga

2002

Films Are Not Released, They Escape
0/0
Ben Burtt and his team explain the process of creating the sound for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) in the all-new documentary "F...
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Films Are Not Released, They Escape

2008

Animation Sound Design: Building Worlds from the Sound Up
8/1
Building Worlds From the Sound Up
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Animation Sound Design: Building Worlds from the Sound Up

2005

Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema
6.6/5
Current filmmakers such as Ridley Scott and George Lucas reflect on the importance and influence of the epic classic "Ben-Hur".
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Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema

2006

Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
7/1
A short documentary about Robby the Robot.
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Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon

2005

George Lucas: Creating an Empire
0/0
A Biography of George Lucas.
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A Bucket of Water and a Glass Matte
0/0
In this 2010 program, Craig Barron and Ben Burtt, leading experts in the fields of visual and sound effects, respectively, discuss the techniques used...
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A Bucket of Water and a Glass Matte

2004

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
7.694/191
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.
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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

2007

The Dawn of Sound: How Movies Learned to Talk
7/5
Film historians, and survivors from the nearly 30-year struggle to bring sound to motion pictures take the audience from the early failed attempts by...
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The Dawn of Sound: How Movies Learned to Talk

2013

The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
10/2
Actor Martin Sheen narrates this newly produced, feature-length high definition documentary, touching on the film's timelessness and legacy before div...
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The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz

2014

And the Oscar Goes To...
6.971/52
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy...
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And the Oscar Goes To...

2012

Wings: Grandeur in the Sky
7/1
A making-of featurette for the first Academy Award winning film "Wings" (1927), with plenty of rare photographs and the participation of William Wellm...
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Wings: Grandeur in the Sky

2004

When Star Wars Ruled the World
8.7/9
A VH1 television special wherein the cast discuss the making of the films and what made the franchise a phenomenon.
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When Star Wars Ruled the World

2015

I Am Your Father
6.6/53
David Prowse is an eighty years old actor, who has lived behind Darth Vader's mask during three decades. A group of Star Wars fans find out why he has...
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I Am Your Father

2002

State of the Art: The Pre-Visualization of 'Episode II'
0/0
Documentary breaking down the planning of the film's set pieces particularly the aerial car chase, conveyor-belt fight and climactic Clone War battle.
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State of the Art: The Pre-Visualization of 'Episode II'

2012

Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of
7/2
Documentary about the work of film director Michael Curtiz.
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Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of

2018

The Force of Sound
8.7/3
Go inside the sound design of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. From the ignition of a lightsaber to the chirp of a porg, Star Wars would not be the same with...
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The Force of Sound

2002

From Puppets to Pixels: Digital Characters in 'Episode II'
6.6/9
For Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), there were to be many more visual effects than in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (...
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From Puppets to Pixels: Digital Characters in 'Episode II'

2003

The Sound of 'Indiana Jones'
6/5
Ben Burtt reveals which sounds he and his team at Skywalker Sound recorded to incorporate into the Indiana Jones trilogy.
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The Sound of 'Indiana Jones'

1980

Star Wars: Music by John Williams
7.3/6
BBC documentary. Witness John Williams composing the legendary score for The Empire Strikes Back and conducting the London Symphony Orchestra.
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Star Wars: Music by John Williams

2005

Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III
6.9/17
This documentary offers a glimpse into all the people, departments, and work that went into creating the film, specifically, the fight between Anakin...
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Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III

2014

EditDroid: Rise and Fall
0/0
Filmmaker George Lucas, spiritual father of the successful Star Wars series decided to invest 40 million dollars to develop a new editing system. From...
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EditDroid: Rise and Fall

2019

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
6.8/69
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

1999

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
6.556/14797
Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for reve...
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

1983

Return of the Jedi
7.896/15869
Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion onc...
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Return of the Jedi

2013

Lincoln: An American Journey
5.5/4
Documentary on the making of Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" (2012).
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Lincoln: An American Journey

2001

R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
6.5/21
Mockumentary telling the never before told life story of the fictional robot R2-D2 from the Star Wars film series. The movie was made as a fun project...
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R2-D2: Beneath the Dome

2006

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
4.5/3
A documentary about the making of, and legacy of, the Forbidden Planet movie.
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Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet

1980

The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
8/3
Even the most devout Star Wars fan might not know that filmmaker and journalist Michel Parbot was once given unprecedented access to the set, stars, a...
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The Making of The Empire Strikes Back

2007

Fog City Mavericks
8.5/2
Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the San Francisco Bay Area home i...
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