Bob Minkler
Born
Robert Alan Minkler

(1937-08-31)August 31, 1937
Glendale, California, U.S.
DiedOctober 11, 2015(2015-10-11) (aged 78)
Oregon
OccupationSound engineer
Years active1957-1992
FamilyMichael Minkler (nephew), Lee Minkler (brother)

Robert Alan Minkler (August 31, 1937 – October 11, 2015)[1] was an American sound engineer. He won an Oscar for Best Sound and was nominated for another in the same category. He worked on more than 50 films between 1957 and 1992. Minkler died of respiratory failure at his home in Oregon.[2]

Selected filmography

Won
Nominated

References

  1. ^ Sneider, Jeff (October 28, 2015). "Bob Minkler, 'Star Wars' Sound Mixer, Dead at 78". TheWrap. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "Bob Minkler, Oscar Winner for Sound Mixing on 'Star Wars,' Dies at 78". Variety. October 28, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  3. ^ "The 50th Academy Awards (1978) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved October 5, 2011.
  4. ^ "The 55th Academy Awards (1983) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved October 9, 2011.

External links

Academy Award for Best Sound
BAFTA Award for Best Sound
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