Rob Young

Sound engineer

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Born: 1947
Died: June 11, 2023
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1.“Rob Young, Oscar-Nominated Sound Mixer of ‘Unforgiven,’ Dies at 76”variety.com/2023/film/news/robert-young-dead-unforgiven-1235657329/
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Birthplace: Sussex
Place of death: Albi
Citizenship: Canada
Occupation: audio engineer
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Rob Young was a Canadian sound engineer. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Sound for the film Unforgiven. He worked on more than 100 films since 1975.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Rob
Nominations: Academy Award for Best Sound(February 17, 1993) for work: Unforgiven · statement is subject of: 65th Academy Awards · together with: Les Fresholtz, Vern Poore
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Family name: Young
Name in native language: Rob Young
Start of work period: 1975
End of work period: 2010
Manner of death: accidental death
Cause of death: falling
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1.“Rob Young, Oscar-Nominated Sound Mixer of ‘Unforgiven,’ Dies at 76”variety.com/2023/film/news/robert-young-dead-unforgiven-1235657329/
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