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Sound designer previously at LucasFilm, now at Pixar. He occasionally does voice over work as well, including for the title role in WALL-E. Ben Burtt is most well known for creating the iconic sounds in the Star Wars franchise such as the lightsaber hum, R2-D2's beeps and Vader's breathing sound.
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| Credited Name | Ben Burtt |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthday | July 12, 1948 |
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| Primary Role | Crew |
| Hometown | Jamesville, New York |
| Country | USA |
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