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Doug Hemphill
Occupation Sound engineer
Years active 1979–present

Doug Hemphill is a super talented American sound engineer. What does a sound engineer do? They are like the wizards behind the scenes who make sure all the sounds in a movie are perfect! This includes everything from character voices and music to exciting explosions and quiet footsteps. Doug has worked on over 190 movies since 1979, helping to bring their stories to life with amazing sound. He's even won three of the most important awards in movies, called Academy Awards, for his incredible work on sound.

Movies with Amazing Sound by Doug Hemphill

Doug Hemphill has won three Academy Awards for Best Sound. He was also nominated for nine other times in the same category. This shows how much his work is respected in the film industry!

Academy Awards He Won

Movies He Was Nominated For

  • Dick Tracy (1990)
  • Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)
  • Air Force One (1997)
  • The Insider (1999)
  • Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
  • Walk the Line (2005)
  • Life of Pi (2012)
  • Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
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