Ben Burtt

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Ben Burtt

Lucasfilm Crew Voice Actor Original Trilogy Prequel Trilogy Sound designer, editor, voice actor

Known for: Star Wars sound design / R2-D2

3 Celebrations
8 Panels
0 Autographs
0 Photo Ops

Ben Burtt created many of Star Wars’ most iconic sounds, including R2-D2’s voice, the lightsaber hum, blasters, Darth Vader’s breathing, and the saga’s wider sound language. His work as a sound designer, editor, and filmmaker made him one of the defining behind-the-scenes artists of Star Wars and Indiana Jones.

Appearance History

Celebration Appearances

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Panel History

Panel Appearances

8 listed
Star Wars Celebration IV May 24 to May 28, 2007 • Los Angeles, California 2 panels
Saturday, May 26, 2007 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

30 Years: Watts, Edlund, Ralston, Burtt, Reynolds

Concourse Stage

This anniversary panel brought together major behind-the-scenes contributors from the original and classic-era Star Wars films, including Robert Watts, Richard Edlund, Ken Ralston, Ben Bu...

Saturday, May 26, 2007 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Indiana Jones: Watts, Burtt, Edlund, Reynolds, Muren

Petree Stage

This Petree Stage session widened the Lucasfilm anniversary conversation to Indiana Jones. Robert Watts, Ben Burtt, Richard Edlund, Norman Reynolds and Dennis Muren represented the produc...

Star Wars Celebration II May 3 to May 5, 2002 • Indianapolis, Indiana 3 panels
Saturday, May 4, 2002 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm

Ben Burtt, R2-D2 and Don Bies, Hayden Christensen

Main Stage / Sound / Droids / Cast Coruscant, Sagamore Ballroom

A main stage session combining Star Wars sound design, droid performance, and Attack of the Clones cast discussion.

Sunday, May 5, 2002 10:00 am to 11:15 am

Nick Gillard, Ben Burtt and Daniel Logan

Main Stage / Stunts / Sound / Cast Coruscant, Sagamore Ballroom

A main stage session combining Attack of the Clones stunt coordination, Star Wars sound design, and cast discussion.

Sunday, May 5, 2002 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Ben Burtt Talks About Filmmaking

Filmmaking / Sound Design / Editing Dagobah, Rooms 107-110

A filmmaking panel featuring Ben Burtt, with Tom Berg as MC.

Star Wars Celebration I April 30 to May 2, 1999 • Denver, Colorado 3 panels
Friday, April 30, 1999 5:45 pm to 6:15 pm

Ben Burtt

Behind the Scenes Auditorium A

Ben Burtt discussed sound design work connected to Star Wars: Episode I.

Saturday, May 1, 1999 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm

Ben Burtt

Behind the Scenes Auditorium A

Ben Burtt discussed sound design work connected to Star Wars: Episode I.

Sunday, May 2, 1999 10:45 am to 11:15 am

Ben Burtt

Behind the Scenes Auditorium A

Ben Burtt discussed sound design work connected to Star Wars: Episode I.


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