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Steve Lee

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  • Born
    February 21, 1965 · Santa Monica, California, USA
  • Nickname
    • Slee

Biography

    • Steve Lee is a "sound effects wrangler" - a sound designer and archivist who has worked in the film and television industry for over three decades. He is also known for his role as the founder of The Hollywood Sound Museum, which is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of sound in entertainment.

      Lee has contributed sound effects to a wide variety projects, including the feature films "A Goofy Movie," "The Flintstones," "Apollo 13," "The Lion King," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Training Day," "Brother Bear," and many others. He has also worked as a vocal effects performer for a variety of animated shows, video games, and theme park attractions.

      In addition to his work in Hollywood, Lee is also a dedicated educator and mentor. He has lectured classes on sound design and post-production at several universities and film schools, and he has helped to train and inspire a new generation of sound designers and editors.

      Through his work with The Hollywood Sound Museum, Lee has also become an important figure in the world of film history and preservation. The Museum, which he founded in 2016, is dedicated to collecting and preserving the artifacts, equipment, and stories of the many talented sound designers and editors who have worked in the film industry over the years. It is a testament to Lee's passion for sound and his commitment to ensuring that its important role in entertainment is understood and never forgotten.
      - IMDb mini biography by: The Hollywood Sound Museum

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  • One of the early sound editors to sneak the "Wilhelm Scream" into many of his films - a sound effect that was re-discovered by Lucasfilm Sound Designer Ben Burtt.

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