Born in Chicago, Illinois. Sound recordist who began at RKO in 1933 (CHRISTOPHER STRONG), became a supervisor and, eventuarlly, sound department head for the studio.  Nominated for Sound Recording 1936: THAT GIRL FROM PARIS  Nominated for Sound Recording 1937: HITTING A NEW HIGH  Nominated for Sound Recording 1938: MERRILY WE LIVE  Nominated for Sound Recording 1940: KITTY FOYLE  Nominated for Special Effects 1940: SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON - Audible  Nominated for Sound Recording 1941: CITIZEN KANE  Nominated for Sound Recording 1946: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE  Nominated for Sound Recording 1951: TWO TICKETS TO BROADWAY - Sound Director  Nominated for Sound Recording 1954: SUSAN SLEPT HERE - Sound Director  Honorary Award 1979: with Charles G. Clarke & Dr. John G. Frayne - Presented in appreciation for outstanding service and dedication in upholding the high standards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Winners presented Medals of Commendation.  Scientific/Technical Award Class III 1938: For the application of compression to variable are recording in motion picture production.  Gordon E. Sawyer Award 1982 - For technical contributions that have brought credit to the motion picture industry. 9 nominations, 2 Honorary Awards, 1 Scientific/Technical Award