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Douglas Shearer

(1899-1971)
Canadian sound designer and recording director
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Douglas Graham Shearer (November 17, 1899 – January 5, 1971) was a Canadian American pioneering sound designer and recording director who played a key role in the advancement of sound technology for motion pictures. The elder brother of actress Norma Shearer, he won seven Academy Awards for his work. In 2008, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.

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Born Douglas G. Shearer
17 November 1899
Westmount, Québec, Canada
Died
5 January 1971 (aged 71)
Culver City, California, U.S.
Zodiac Scorpio
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Andrew Shearer (X) and Edith Shearer
Andrew Shearer (X) and Edith Shearer · m. 1898; div. 1930

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  • Athole Shearer
    Athole Dane Shearer · Younger Sister · 1900-1985 · Canadian actress info
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    Edith Norma · Younger Sister · 1902- · Celebrity Baby info
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