James Wilkinson (sound engineer)
James Ray Wilkinson (born September 2, 1896 in Iowa , † November 16, 1984 in Los Angeles , California ) was an American film editor and sound engineer .
Life
Wilkinson initially worked as a film editor in the early 1920s. He later headed the sound department at RKO Pictures . In this capacity he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Sound in 1939 for George Stevens ' screwball comedy Vivacious Lady with Ginger Rogers and James Stewart in the leading roles . This year the award went to Thomas T. Moulton for my husband, the cowboy .
Wilkinson died in Los Angeles at the age of 88.
Filmography
- 1921: The Hope Diamond Mystery (editor)
- 1923: Itching Palms (editor)
- 1924: Sherlock's Home (cut)
- 1932: What Price Hollywood? (Cut)
- 1938: Vivacious Lady (sound)
Awards
- 1939 : Oscar nomination for Best Sound for Vivacious Lady
Web links
- James Wilkinson in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ James Ray Wilkinson in the California Death Index
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Wilkinson, James |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Wilkinson, James Ray (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American film editor and sound engineer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 2, 1896 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Iowa , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 16, 1984 |
| Place of death | Los Angeles , California , United States |