Douglas Shearer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Douglas Shearer

Canadian sound designer and recording director

Date of Birth: 17-Nov-1899

Place of Birth: Westmount, Quebec, Canada

Date of Death: 05-Jan-1971

Profession: engineer, audio engineer, artist

Nationality: Canada, United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

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.
He won seven Academy Awards for his work.
In 2008, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.