Charles L. Campbell


Charles L. Campbell was an American sound engineer who won three Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing. He also served as Governor of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 1984-1987.

Early life

Campbell was born in Detroit, Michigan but moved West with his family when he was a boy. He attended Hollywood Professional School and Los Angeles City College before beginning his career in the film industry career as a messenger at Warner Brothers Studios.

Career and awards

Campbell won Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing for the following films:
In addition, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing for the 1990 film Flatliners.
In 2001, Campbell received the Career Achievement Award from the Motion Picture Sound Editors. On February 16, 2014, Steven Spielberg honored Campbell at the 61st Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards ceremony.

Selected filmography

Campbell served as sound editor on the following films: