Ben Burtt

Born: 1948-07-12

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.


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as WALL·E / M-O (voice)
Released: 2008-06-22

In the distant future, Earth has become a desolate wasteland, abandoned by humanity and overrun...

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as 'Freeze' Officer in Endor Bunker / Tortured Power Droid (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 1983-05-25

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the...

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as Naboo Courier (uncredited)
Released: 1999-05-19

Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the...

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BURN·E

as WALL·E / M-O (voice)
Released: 2008-11-17

What lengths will a robot undergo to do his job? BURN·E is a dedicated hard working robot who...

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And the Oscar Goes To...

as Self - Interviewee
Released: 2014-02-01

The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND...

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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

as Self - Sound Designer
Released: 2004-09-12

From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the...

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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

as Self
Released: 2019-10-25

The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.

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Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

as Self
Released: 2021-11-12

A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars' legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett.

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I Am Your Father

as Himself
Released: 2015-10-05

David Prowse is an eighty years old actor, who has lived behind Darth Vader's mask during three...

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R2-D2: Beneath the Dome

as Self
Released: 2001-11-25

Mockumentary telling the never before told life story of the fictional robot R2-D2 from the Star...

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From Puppets to Pixels: Digital Characters in 'Episode II'

as Self
Released: 2002-11-12

For Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), there were to be many more visual...

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When Star Wars Ruled the World

as Self
Released: 2004-09-18

A VH1 television special wherein the cast discuss the making of the films and what made the...

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From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi' : The Making of a Saga

as Self
Released: 1983-12-03

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that...

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George Lucas: Creating an Empire

as Self
Released: 2005-01-27

A Biography of George Lucas.

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Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema

as Self
Released: 2005-09-13

Current filmmakers such as Ridley Scott and George Lucas reflect on the importance and influence...

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Fog City Mavericks

as Self
Released: 2007-10-24

Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary...

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Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

as Self
Released: 1997-02-06

Host Howie Long takes viewers on a tour of the "Star Wars" universe, as Fox TV celebrates the...

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The Making of The Empire Strikes Back

as Self
Released: 1980-09-22

Even the most devout Star Wars fan might not know that filmmaker and journalist Michel Parbot...

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Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III

as Self
Released: 2005-11-01

This documentary offers a glimpse into all the people, departments, and work that went into...

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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

as Self
Released: 1996-10-01

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the...

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The Force of Sound

as Self
Released: 2018-02-20

Go inside the sound design of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. From the ignition of a lightsaber to the...

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Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet

as Self
Released: 2006-11-14

A documentary about the making of, and legacy of, the Forbidden Planet movie.

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Films Are Not Released, They Escape

as Self
Released: 2002-11-12

Ben Burtt and his team explain the process of creating the sound for Star Wars: Episode II -...

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Lincoln: An American Journey

as Self
Released: 2013-01-16

Documentary on the making of Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" (2012).

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Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon

as Self
Released: 2006-11-14

A short documentary about Robby the Robot.

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WALL·E's Treasures & Trinkets

as WALL·E / M-O (voice)
Released: 2008-11-18

Short vignettes featured as a DVD Extra Short.

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Star Wars: Droids - The Battle Against Sise Fromm

as R2-D2
Released: 1985-09-28

Combination of episodes 1 to 4 of the animated series Droid Adventures. After being dumped in...

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The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz

as Self
Released: 2013-10-01

Actor Martin Sheen narrates this newly produced, feature-length high definition documentary,...

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Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of

as Self
Released: 2012-01-01

Documentary about the work of film director Michael Curtiz.

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Star Wars: Music by John Williams

as Himself
Released: 1980-05-18

BBC documentary. Witness John Williams composing the legendary score for The Empire Strikes Back...

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The Sound of 'Indiana Jones'

as Self
Released: 2003-10-21

Ben Burtt reveals which sounds he and his team at Skywalker Sound recorded to incorporate into...

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EditDroid: Rise and Fall

as Himself
Released: 2014-01-01

Filmmaker George Lucas, spiritual father of the successful Star Wars series decided to invest 40...

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Animation Sound Design: Building Worlds from the Sound Up

as uncredited
Released: 2008-01-01

Building Worlds From the Sound Up

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Wings: Grandeur in the Sky

as Self
Released: 2012-01-24

A making-of featurette for the first Academy Award winning film "Wings" (1927), with plenty of...

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