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Jack Foley

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American sound effects developer

United StatesDirectorsLived 1891 to 1967 · aged 76
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Jack Donovan Foley was an American sound effects artist who was the developer of many sound effect techniques used in filmmaking. He is credited with developing a unique method for performing sound effects live and in synchrony with the picture during a film's post-production.

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Filmography 4

A Merry Little Ex-Mas2025 · ★ 6.1
Lifechanger2018 · ★ 5.8
Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal2019
Fallen Angels Murder Club: Friends to Die For2022

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Jack Donovan Foley was an American sound effects artist who was the developer of many sound effect techniques used in filmmaking. He is credited with developing a unique method for performing sound effects live and in synchrony with the picture during a film's post-production. Accordingly, individuals engaged in this trade are called "Foley artists".

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United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
deceased
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Lived 1891 to 1967 · aged 76
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