Actor
Ben Burtt
- Born: 12 July 1953, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA
- Estimated net worth: $5 million
Ben Burtt is an American sound designer and film editor known for his work in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. He is celebrated for creating iconic sound effects, including the lightsaber and the voice of R2-D2. Burtt's innovative approach to sound…
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About Ben Burtt
Ben Burtt is an American sound designer and film editor known for his work in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. He is celebrated for creating iconic sound effects, including the lightsaber and the voice of R2-D2. Burtt's innovative approach to sound has earned him a reputation as a pioneer in the film industry.
- Born
- 12 July 1953, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Spouses
- Diane Burtt (1981-present)
- Children
- 2 children, names not publicly known
- Parents
- Robert Burtt, Ruth Burtt
- Estimated net worth
- $5 million
Fun facts about Ben Burtt
- Ben Burtt created the famous sound of the lightsaber by mixing the hum of an old projector with the sound of a microphone passing by a speaker.
- He voiced characters in several films, including the iconic R2-D2 in the Star Wars series.
Famous Ben Burtt quotes
“May the Force be with you.”
“I am your father.”
“The Force will be with you. Always.”
Ben Burtt filmography
Cast (43)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | LIGHT & MAGIC TV | Self - Editor | 7.9 |
| 2022 | LIGHT & MAGIC TV | Self - Sound Designer and Editor | 7.9 |
| 2021 | Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 2021 | Jet Jockeys in Love: The Making of CHAIN LIGHTNING ('50) Movie | Self | |
| 2019 | Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 2018 | The Force of Sound Movie | Self | 8.2 |
| 2015 | I Am Your Father Movie | Himself | 6.5 |
| 2014 | And the Oscar Goes To... Movie | Self - Interviewee | 6.8 |
| 2014 | EditDroid: Rise and Fall Movie | Self | |
| 2013 | The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz Movie | Self | 10.0 |
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Crew (79)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ray Gunn Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | |
| 2021 | Star Wars Galaxy of Sounds TV | Sound Designer · Sound | 6.0 |
| 2015 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 7.2 |
| 2014 | The Signal Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 6.0 |
| 2013 | Star Trek Into Darkness Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 7.3 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Escape from Planet Earth Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 5.8 |
| 2012 | Lincoln Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 6.8 |
| 2012 | 009 Re:Cyborg Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 7.0 |
| 2012 | John Carter Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 6.4 |
| 2012 | Red Tails Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.7 |
| 2012 | Red Tails Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 6.7 |
| 2011 | Super 8 Movie | Supervising Sound Editor · Sound | 6.8 |
| 2011 | Super 8 Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 6.8 |
| 2009 | Star Trek Movie | Special Sound Effects · Crew | 7.4 |
| 2008 | BURN·E Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 7.5 |
| 2008 | WALL·E Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 8.1 |
| 2008 | WALL·E Movie | Sound Re-Recording Mixer · Sound | 8.1 |
| 2008 | WALL·E Movie | Supervising Sound Editor · Sound | 8.1 |
| 2008 | Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 6.0 |
| 2005 | Munich Movie | Supervising Sound Editor · Sound | 7.1 |
| 2005 | Munich Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 7.1 |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 7.5 |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Movie | Supervising Sound Editor · Sound | 7.5 |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Movie | Editor · Editing | 7.5 |
| 2004 | Star Wars: Droids - Treasure of the Hidden Planet Movie | Story · Writing | 6.1 |
| 2002 | Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 6.6 |
| 2002 | Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Movie | Supervising Sound Editor · Sound | 6.6 |
| 2002 | Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.6 |
| 2002 | Manassas: End of Innocence Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 2000 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 5.4 |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception Movie | Editor · Editing | 5.5 |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure Movie | Second Unit Director · Directing | 5.9 |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Daredevils of the Desert Movie | Editor · Editing | 5.6 |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of Doom Movie | Second Unit Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Tales of Innocence Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 5.8 |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues Movie | Second Unit Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Oganga, the Giver and Taker of Life Movie | Second Unit Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Oganga, the Giver and Taker of Life Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.0 |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 5.3 |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell Movie | Editor · Editing | 5.8 |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell Movie | Second Unit Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 1999 | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 6.6 |
| 1999 | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Movie | Supervising Sound Editor · Sound | 6.6 |
| 1999 | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.6 |
| 1996 | Behind the Scenes with King Kong in Special Effects Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1996 | Special Effects: Anything Can Happen Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 1996 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Travels with Father Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 6.1 |
| 1995 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1995 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.0 |
| 1995 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 1994 | Destiny in Space Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 1992 | The American Gangster Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 1991 | The True Story of Glory Continues Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 1990 | Blue Planet Movie | Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| 1989 | Always Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 6.2 |
| 1989 | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 7.9 |
| 1988 | Willow Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Howard the Duck Movie | Sound Effects Editor · Sound | 5.5 |
| 1986 | Howard the Duck Movie | Sound Re-Recording Mixer · Sound | 5.5 |
| 1986 | Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.2 |
| 1986 | Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep Movie | Associate Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 1985 | Star Wars: Droids TV | Story · Writing | 5.5 |
| 1985 | Star Wars: Droids TV | Creator · Creator | 5.5 |
| 1984 | The Adventures of André and Wally B. Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 5.2 |
| 1984 | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 7.3 |
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi Movie | Lyricist · Writing | 7.9 |
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 7.9 |
| 1982 | listen... Movie | Sound Effects · Sound | |
| 1981 | Raiders of the Lost Ark Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 7.9 |
| 1980 | Porklips Now Movie | Military Consultant · Crew | 5.9 |
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 8.4 |
| 1979 | More American Graffiti Movie | Supervising Sound Editor · Sound | 5.2 |
| 1979 | Alien Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 8.2 |
| 1978 | Invasion of the Body Snatchers Movie | Sound Effects Designer · Sound | 7.2 |
| 1978 | The Star Wars Holiday Special Movie | Sound Effects · Sound | 3.4 |
| 1977 | The Making of Star Wars Movie | Additional Photography · Camera | 7.1 |
| 1977 | Star Wars Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 8.2 |
| 1975 | Death Race 2000 Movie | Sound Designer · Sound | 6.2 |
| 1975 | Recorded Live Movie | Sound Re-Recording Mixer · Sound | 7.3 |
Latest releases
- Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett2021 / TMDB 6.9
- Jet Jockeys in Love: The Making of CHAIN LIGHTNING ('50)2021
- Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound2019 / TMDB 6.9
- The Force of Sound2018 / TMDB 8.2
- I Am Your Father2015 / TMDB 6.5
- And the Oscar Goes To...2014 / TMDB 6.8
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Questions about Ben Burtt
What are Ben Burtt's most famous roles?
Ben Burtt is best known for his work as a sound designer in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, particularly for creating iconic sound effects.
Has Ben Burtt won any awards?
Yes, Ben Burtt has won several awards, including Academy Awards for Best Sound and Best Sound Effects Editing for his work in film.
What was Ben Burtt's first film?
Ben Burtt's first significant film project was 'American Graffiti' in 1973, where he contributed to the sound design.
What are some of Ben Burtt's most successful films?
Some of Ben Burtt's most successful films include the Star Wars series, Indiana Jones series, and Wall-E, which showcase his exceptional sound design skills.
What is Ben Burtt's personal life like?
Ben Burtt is married to Diane Burtt, and they have two children. He keeps his personal life private, focusing mainly on his career.
What is Ben Burtt's estimated net worth?
Ben Burtt's estimated net worth is around $5 million, primarily earned from his successful career in sound design for films.
What milestones has Ben Burtt achieved in his filmography?
Ben Burtt has achieved major milestones in his filmography, including creating groundbreaking sound effects and winning multiple Academy Awards for his contributions.
What is Ben Burtt's contribution to the Star Wars franchise?
Ben Burtt's contributions to the Star Wars franchise include creating iconic sounds such as the lightsaber and the voice of R2-D2, which have become integral to the series.