David Acord
| David Acord | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | sound editor, voice actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Notable work | Star Wars: The Force Awakens |
David Acord is an American sound editor and voice actor best known for his contribution as a supervising sound editor of the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Acord is currently pending a nomination for the Academy Award for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing and British Academy Film Award for Best Sound for his work on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with fellow sound editor Matthew Wood.[1][2] He also provided the voice of several characters in the film, including the stormtrooper FN-2199 (often known as TR-8R). Though the voice part is minimal, the character gained considerable attention on the Internet following the film's release.
Life and career
Grew up in Delaware.
Filmography
Sound Editing
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)... (supervising sound editor)
- Star Wars Rebels (2014 - 2015) ... (TV Series) (sound designer, supervising sound editor)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) ... (sound designer)
- Day One (2015) (Short) ... (sound re-recording mixer)
- Inherent Vice (2014) ... (re-recording mixer)
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) ... (sound designer)
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) ... (sound effects editor)
- Chef (2014) ... (sound effects editor - uncredited)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2014) (TV Series) ... (sound designer)
- Thor: The Dark World (2014) ... (additional sound design)
- Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) ... (sound effects editor)
- America 101 (2013) (Short) ... (sound re-recording mixer)
- Monster Roll (2012) (Short) ... (sound designer) / (sound re-recording mixer)
- Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out (2012) (TV Movie) ... (sound designer)
- The Master (2012) ... (sound effects editor)
- Zambezia (2012) ... (rerecording mixer) / (sound designer)
- Red Tails (2012) ... (re-recording mixer) / (sound designer)
- Super 8 (2011) ... (sound effects editor)
- Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (2011) (Short) ... (sound effects editor)
- Crazy Beats Strong Every Time (2011) (Short) ... (sound designer)
- Gun Hill Road ... (2011) (sound re-recording mixer)
- Clone Wars Adventures (2010) (Video Game) ... (sound designer)
- Fanboys (2009) ... (sound designer)
- Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II (2008) (TV Short) ... (sound designer)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) ... (sound designer / sound editor)
- Lifted (2007) (Short) ... (sound designer)
- Zoom (2006) ... (assistant sound designer)
- Clerks II (2006) ... (sound effects editor)
- Cars (2006) ... (assistant supervising sound editor)
- Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) ... (assistant sound editor)
- Feast (2005) ... (sound designer)
- Moongirl (2005) (Short) ... (sound effects editor)
- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith(2005) ... (assistant sound editor)
- Tweek City (2005) ... (boom operator)
- Psychonauts (2005) (Video Game) ... (sound editor - uncredited)
- The Incredibles (2004) ... (assistant supervising sound editor)
- The Dust Factory (2004) ... (assistant sound editor)
- Jersey Girl (2004) ... (apprentice sound editor)
- Adventures in Animation 3D (2004) (Short) ... (assistant sound designer)
- Bayside Shakedown 2 (2003) ... (assistant sound editor)
- Girls Club (2002) (TV Series) ... (utility sound)
- Men in Black II (2002)... (communications mixer - uncredited)
- Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) ... (apprentice sound editor)
- Big Trouble (2002) ... (utility sound - uncredited)
- Daddy and Them (2001) ... (utility sound)
- Unbreakable (2000) ... (utility cable)
- The Patriot (2000) ... (utility sound)
- North Beach (2000) ... (sound mixer)
- Sleepy Hollow (1999) ... (utility sound - uncredited)
- The '60s (1999) (TV Movie) ... (utility sound)
- Virus (1999) ... (cable person)
- Belly (1998) ... (boom operator)
- Legacy (1998) (TV Series) ... (utility sound)
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) ... (utility sound technician)
- Brave New World (1998) (TV Movie) ... (utility sound)
- Hush (1998) ... (cable person)
- Fallen (1998) ... (boom operator)
- The Night Flier (1997) ... (utility sound)
- Prince Street (1997) (TV Series) ... (utility sound)
- Nash Bridges (1996) (TV Series) ... (utility sound)
Awards and recognitions
| Year | Award | Category | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Academy Award | Best Sound Editing | Nominated | Star Wars: The Force Awakens |
| British Academy Film Awards | Best Sound | Nominated | ||
| Seattle Film Critics Awards | Best Sound Design | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Golden Reel Award | Best Sound Editing | Won | Star Wars Rebels |
| Best Sound Editing | Nominated | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | ||
| Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing & Sound Mixing | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing & Sound Mixing | Nominated | |
| Golden Reel Award | Best Sound Editing | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Mixing | Nominated | |
| Golden Reel Award | Best Sound Editing | Nominated | Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out | |
| 2012 | Golden Reel Award | Best Sound Editing | Nominated | Super 8 |
| 2010 | Golden Reel Award | Best Sound Editing | Nominated | Star Wars: The Clone Wars |
| 2009 | Golden Reel Award | Best Sound Editing | Won | Star Wars: The Clone Wars |
References
- ↑ Giardina, Carolyn (January 14, 2016). "Oscars: 'Force Awakens' Is 'Star Wars' New Hope With Five Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ "Star Wars: The Force Awakens Receives 5 Oscar Nominations". StarWars.com. January 14, 2016.
External links
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