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 |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 4.133 |
| Birthday | 1948-07-12 |
| Place of Birth | New York, USA |
| Also Known As |
2008
WALL·E
8.093/18725
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
5.7/3
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'
7.4/14
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
7.51/727
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
6.9/40
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
7.1/18
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
2016
Howard Hawks and His Aviation Movies
0/0
film scholars Craig Barron and Ben Burtt discuss Howard Hawks' passion for planes and flying and the many unique sounds that can be heard in his films...
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Howard Hawks and His Aviation Movies
2005
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
0/0
A Biography of George Lucas.
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George Lucas: Creating an Empire
1985
Star Wars: Droids - The Battle Against Sise Fromm
8/2
Combination of episodes 1 to 4 of the animated series Droid Adventures. After being dumped in the Ingo Desert by their master, C-3PO and R2-D2 accide...
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Star Wars: Droids - The Battle Against Sise Fromm
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
7.7/184
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...
6.97/50
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'
6/4
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
6.941/17
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
6.556/14550
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
7.9/15619
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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