Richard Portman facts for kids

Richard Portman (born April 2, 1934 – died January 28, 2017) was a talented American sound engineer. He helped create the sounds for over 160 movies during his career, which lasted from 1963 to 2004. He won a famous Academy Award for The Deer Hunter (1978) for his amazing work on the sound. He was also nominated for this award ten other times for many popular films.

What Does a Sound Engineer Do?

A sound engineer is like a magician for movie sounds! They make sure all the sounds in a film — from talking to explosions to quiet footsteps — are just right. This includes recording sounds, mixing them together, and making sure they fit perfectly with what's happening on screen. Their job helps make movies feel real and exciting for viewers.

Richard Portman's Movie Career

Richard Portman worked on a huge number of films, more than 160 in total! He started in 1963 and continued until 2004. His skill helped bring many stories to life through sound. He was known for making sure every whisper and every loud noise sounded perfect.

Winning an Academy Award

In 1978, Richard Portman won an Academy Award for Best Sound for the movie The Deer Hunter. Winning an Oscar is one of the biggest honors in the film world. It means his work was considered the very best in sound for that year.

Other Big Nominations

Besides his win, Richard Portman was nominated for the Best Sound Oscar ten other times! This shows how consistently good his work was. Some of the famous movies he was nominated for include:

• The Godfather (1972)
• Young Frankenstein (1974)
• Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
• On Golden Pond (1981)

Early Life and Passing

Richard Portman was born in Los Angeles, California. He lived a long life, dedicated to making movies sound incredible. He passed away on January 28, 2017, in Tallahassee, Florida, at the age of 82.