Ben Burtt

About Ben Burtt

Birth Day: July 12, 1948
Birth Place: NY

Ben Burtt

Ben Burtt net worth and salary: Ben Burtt is a Sound Designer who has a net worth of $7 Million. Ben Burtt was born in in July 12, 1948. Sound designer best known for his work on the famed Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. Most famously, he designed many of the sound effects for Star Wars and served as the voice of R2-D2.
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Popular As Ben Burtt
Occupation Sound Designer
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born July 12, 1948 (NY)
Birthday July 12
Town/City NY
Nationality NY

🌙 Zodiac

Ben Burtt’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Ben Burtt was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

About

Sound designer best known for his work on the famed Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. Most famously, he designed many of the sound effects for Star Wars and served as the voice of R2-D2.

Before Fame

He began making short films on his family's home camera when he was just ten years old. Later, he studied film production at the University of Southern California.

Trivia

He received a 1989 Academy Award for his sound effects editing work on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, one of many he was awarded.

Family Life

He was born in Jamesville, New York. He said his friend Junior Chery served as his muse on many projects. He was a devout Christian.

Associated With

He created sound effects for director Steven Spielberg's famous film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial from 1978.

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