Rob Young | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1946 Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | (aged 76) Albi, France |
| Alma mater | Ryerson University |
| Occupation | Sound engineer |
| Years active | 1975–2010 |
| Spouse | Yvonne Wetherall |
| Children | 3 |
Rob Young (c. 1946 – June 11, 2023) was a Canadian sound engineer. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Sound for the film Unforgiven.[1] He worked on more than 100 films since 1975.[citation needed]
Young studied at a technical school in Saint John before attending Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario to study radio and television arts.[2]
Young died in Albi, France on June 11, 2023, from complications of a fall that happened during a trip to Morocco. He was 76.[2][3]
Selected filmography
- Unforgiven (1992)
- Jumanji (1995)
- Romeo + Juliet (1996)
- X2 (2003)
References
- ^ "The 65th Academy Awards (1993) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ a b Franklin, McKinley (June 28, 2023). "Rob Young, Oscar-Nominated Sound Mixer of 'Unforgiven,' Dies at 76". Variety. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ Barnes, Mike (June 28, 2023). "Rob Young, Oscar-Nominated Sound Mixer on 'Unforgiven,' Dies at 76". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
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