Ben Burtt
Popularity:8.911
Known For:Sound
Birthday:1948-07-12
Place of Birth:New York, USA
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WALL·E (2008)
What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E...
WALL·E's Treasures & Trinkets (2008)
Short vignettes featured as a DVD Extra Short.
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1996)
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery (1997)
Host Howie Long takes viewers on a tour of the "Star Wars" universe, as Fox TV celebrates the re-release of the original three legendary films in...
BURN·E (2008)
What lengths will a robot undergo to do his job? BURN·E is a dedicated hard working robot who finds himself locked out of his ship....
Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett (2021)
A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars' legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett.
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga (1983)
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on PBS. It is a behind-the-scenes look at...
Films Are Not Released, They Escape (2002)
Ben Burtt and his team explain the process of creating the sound for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) in the all-new documentary...
Animation Sound Design: Building Worlds from the Sound Up (2008)
Building Worlds From the Sound Up
Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema (2005)
Current filmmakers such as Ridley Scott and George Lucas reflect on the importance and influence of the epic classic "Ben-Hur".
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon (2006)
A short documentary about Robby the Robot.
Howard Hawks and His Aviation Movies (2016)
film scholars Craig Barron and Ben Burtt discuss Howard Hawks' passion for planes and flying and the many unique sounds that can be heard in his...
George Lucas: Creating an Empire (2005)
A Biography of George Lucas.
Star Wars: Droids - The Battle Against Sise Fromm (1985)
Combination of episodes 1 to 4 of the animated series Droid Adventures. After being dumped in the Ingo Desert by their master, C-3PO and R2-D2...
A Bucket of Water and a Glass Matte (1970)
In this 2010 program, Craig Barron and Ben Burtt, leading experts in the fields of visual and sound effects, respectively, discuss the techniques...
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.
The Dawn of Sound: How Movies Learned to Talk (2007)
Film historians, and survivors from the nearly 30-year struggle to bring sound to motion pictures take the audience from the early failed attempts by...
The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz (2013)
Actor Martin Sheen narrates this newly produced, feature-length high definition documentary, touching on the film's timelessness and legacy before...
And the Oscar Goes To... (2014)
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy...
Wings: Grandeur in the Sky (2012)
A making-of featurette for the first Academy Award winning film "Wings" (1927), with plenty of rare photographs and the participation of William...
When Star Wars Ruled the World (2004)
A VH1 television special wherein the cast discuss the making of the films and what made the franchise a phenomenon.
I Am Your Father (2015)
David Prowse is an eighty years old actor, who has lived behind Darth Vader's mask during three decades. A group of Star Wars fans find out why he...
State of the Art: The Pre-Visualization of 'Episode II' (2002)
Documentary breaking down the planning of the film's set pieces particularly the aerial car chase, conveyor-belt fight and climactic Clone War battle.
Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of (2012)
Documentary about the work of film director Michael Curtiz.
The Force of Sound (2018)
Go inside the sound design of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. From the ignition of a lightsaber to the chirp of a porg, Star Wars would not be the same...
From Puppets to Pixels: Digital Characters in 'Episode II' (2002)
For Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), there were to be many more visual effects than in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace...
The Sound of 'Indiana Jones' (2003)
Ben Burtt reveals which sounds he and his team at Skywalker Sound recorded to incorporate into the Indiana Jones trilogy.
Star Wars: Music by John Williams (1980)
BBC documentary. Witness John Williams composing the legendary score for The Empire Strikes Back and conducting the London Symphony Orchestra.
Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III (2005)
This documentary offers a glimpse into all the people, departments, and work that went into creating the film, specifically, the fight between Anakin...
EditDroid: Rise and Fall (2014)
Filmmaker George Lucas, spiritual father of the successful Star Wars series decided to invest 40 million dollars to develop a new editing system....
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for...
Return of the Jedi (1983)
Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion...
Lincoln: An American Journey (2013)
Documentary on the making of Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" (2012).
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome (2001)
Mockumentary telling the never before told life story of the fictional robot R2-D2 from the Star Wars film series. The movie was made as a fun...
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet (2006)
A documentary about the making of, and legacy of, the Forbidden Planet movie.
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Even the most devout Star Wars fan might not know that filmmaker and journalist Michel Parbot was once given unprecedented access to the set, stars,...
Fog City Mavericks (2007)
Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the San Francisco Bay Area home...
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
The Adventures of André and Wally B. (1984)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Star Wars: Droids - Treasure of the Hidden Planet (1989)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen (1995)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen (1995)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades (2000)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception (1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Daredevils of the Desert (1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Oganga, The Giver and Taker of Life (1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Tales of Innocence (1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen (1995)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues (1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure (1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell (1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell (1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of Doom (1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Oganga, The Giver and Taker of Life (1999)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Behind the Scenes with King Kong in Special Effects (1996)
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An animated television series that features the exploits of R2-D2 and C-3PO. The series takes place between the events depicted in Star Wars Episode...
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The series explores the ambience of a galaxy far, far away through themes such as wonder, excitement, oddities, and more. Be immersed in the hum of...
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The boyhood adventures of the greatest action hero of all time: Indiana Jones. Young Indy travels the world, meeting some of the greatest figures of...
(1970)
The boyhood adventures of the greatest action hero of all time: Indiana Jones. Young Indy travels the world, meeting some of the greatest figures of...
(1970)
An animated television series that features the exploits of R2-D2 and C-3PO. The series takes place between the events depicted in Star Wars Episode...