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Birthplace
Westmount, Québec, Canada
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Birthday
November 17, 1899Deathday
January 6, 1971
Douglas Shearer
Douglas Graham Shearer (November 17, 1899 – January 5, 1971) was a Canadian American pioneering sound designer and recording director who played a key role in the advancement of sound technology for motion pictures. He won seven Academy Awards for his work. In 2008, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.
Douglas Shearer awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Faro Island Film Festival | Winner Golden Train Award | Outstanding Artistic Contribution (William A. Horning, Cedric Gibbons, A. Arnold Gillespie, Douglas Shearer) | The Wizard of Oz |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
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| 1945 | Academy Awards, USA | Nominee Oscar | Best Sound, Recording (Douglas Shearer) | Kismet |
| 1940 | Academy Awards, USA | Nominee Oscar | Best Effects, Special Effects (A. Arnold Gillespie, Douglas Shearer) | The Wizard of Oz |
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