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Chris Newman (sound engineer)

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Chris Newman
Born(1940-02-17)February 17, 1940
New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 3, 2025(2025-02-03) (aged 84)
OccupationSound engineer
Years active1966–2025

Chris Newman (February 17, 1940 – February 3, 2025) was an American sound mixer and director. His film credits include The Godfather, Amadeus, The Exorcist, The Silence of the Lambs, and The English Patient.

Life and career

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Newman won three Academy Awards for Best Sound and was nominated for five more in the same category.

Newman resided in New Jersey and, for several decades, taught at the School of Visual Arts, New York City. He died on February 3, 2025, at the age of 84.[1] At the 97th Academy Awards, his name was mentioned in the In Memoriam section.[2]

Selected filmography

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Newman won three Academy Awards and was nominated for five more:

Won

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Nominated

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References

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  1. ^ Chris Newman, R.I.P.
  2. ^ "In Memoriam". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  3. ^ "The 46th Academy Awards (1974) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-28.
  4. ^ "The 57th Academy Awards (1985) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
  5. ^ "The 69th Academy Awards (1997) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-10-23.
  6. ^ "The 44th Academy Awards (1972) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-27.
  7. ^ "The 45th Academy Awards (1973) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-28.
  8. ^ "The 53rd Academy Awards (1981) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
  9. ^ "The 58th Academy Awards (1986) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  10. ^ "The 64th Academy Awards (1992) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
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