Douglas Shearer

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. The elder brother of actress Norma Shearer, he won seven Academy Awards for his work. In 2008, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.

Douglas Shearer
Born
Douglas Graham Shearer

(1899-11-17)November 17, 1899
Westmount, Quebec, Canada
DiedJanuary 5, 1971(1971-01-05) (aged 71)
Culver City, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Sound designer, sound director
Years active1928–1968
Spouses
Marion B. Tilden
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(m. 1922; died 1931)​
    Ann Cunningham
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    (m. 1932, died)​
      Avice Curry
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      (m. 1968)​
      Children2
      RelativesAndrew Shearer (father)
      Norma Shearer (sister)
      Athole Shearer (sister)
      Cresswell Shearer (uncle)
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