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

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

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pattisonave/Oscar-nominated-Eagles-fan-snuck-a-couple-of-players-into-Star-Wars-The-Force-Awakens.html#FUF6YBjj55lcReAS.99

External links

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