Ronald Pierce (sound engineer)
Ronald Pierce (September 18, 1909 – March 5, 2008) was an American sound engineer. He won an Academy Award for Best Sound and was nominated for two more in the same category. He died in 2008 at the age of 98.
Ronald Pierce | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 18, 1909 |
| Died | March 5, 2008 (aged 98) Fort Mohave, Arizona, USA |
| Occupation | Sound engineer |
| Years active | 1944 – 1975 |
Selected filmography
Pierce won an Academy Award and was nominated for two more:
- Won
- Earthquake (1974)[1]
- Nominated
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References
- "The 47th Academy Awards (1975) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
- "The 43rd Academy Awards (1971) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- "The 46th Academy Awards (1974) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
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