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Walter Murch
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Walter Murch

Creator · born July 12, 1943

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Walter Scott Murch is an American film editor, director, writer and sound designer. His work includes THX 1138, Apocalypse Now, The Godfather I, II, and III, American Graffiti, The Conversation, Ghost and The English Patient, with three Academy Award wins.

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  1. 36Received the Academy Award for Best SoundApril 14, 1980
  2. 53Received the Academy Award for Best Film EditingMarch 24, 1997

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