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Gary Rydstrom_

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Born Chicago, Illinois, USA
Birthday
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Age
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Sound
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Known For
Sound
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality
Education
USC School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California, York Community High School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
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Gary Rydstrom is known for sound.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, USA (age 66).
3 awards including Academy Award for Best Sound.
Gary Rydstrom has 3 credits in our database.
Studied at USC School of Cinematic Arts.

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AWARDS (2)

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Academy Award for Best Sound
1999
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Biography

Gary Roger Rydstrom (born June 29, 1959) is an American sound designer and director. He has won 7 Academy Awards for his work in sound for picture. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gary Roger Rydstrom, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Gary Rydstrom has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include Newt (2023), Strange Magic (2015), Hawaiian Vacation (2011).
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Gary Rydstrom is primarily known as sound. Gary Roger Rydstrom (born June 29, 1959) is an American sound designer and director. He has won 7 Academy Awards for his work in sound…
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