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Al Overton(1912-1985)

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Al Overton was born on 20 May 1912 in Connecticut, USA. He is known for Diamonds Are Forever (1971), The Shootist (1976) and Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986). He died on 1 August 1985 in San Clemente, California, USA.
BornMay 20, 1912
DiedAugust 1, 1985(73)
BornMay 20, 1912
DiedAugust 1, 1985(73)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 1 nomination total

Known for

Sean Connery, Jill St. John, and Lana Wood in Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
Diamonds Are Forever
6.5
  • Sound Department
  • 1971
Lauren Bacall, James Stewart, John Wayne, Ron Howard, Richard Boone, Sheree North, and Hugh O'Brian in The Shootist (1976)
The Shootist
7.6
  • Sound Department(as Alfred J. Overton)
  • 1976
Heather O'Rourke in Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
5.7
  • Sound Department
  • 1986
Damien: Omen II (1978)
Damien: Omen II
6.2
  • Sound Department
  • 1978

Credits

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  • Lassie: Peace is Our Profession
    TV Movie
    • sound (as Alfred J. Overton)
    • 1987
  • Heather O'Rourke in Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)
    Poltergeist II: The Other Side
    5.7
    • sound mixer
    • 1986
  • Jinxed! (1982)
    Jinxed!
    4.7
    • sound recordist
    • 1982
  • The Beast Within (1982)
    The Beast Within
    5.6
    • sound mixer (as Al Overton Sr.)
    • 1982
  • Pennies from Heaven (1981)
    Pennies from Heaven
    6.5
    • sound mixer
    • 1981
  • Marlon Brando and George C. Scott in The Formula (1980)
    The Formula
    5.6
    • sound
    • 1980
  • ABC Weekend Specials (1977)
    ABC Weekend Specials
    7.8
    TV Series
    • production sound (as Alfred J. Overton)
    • 1978
  • Damien: Omen II (1978)
    Damien: Omen II
    6.2
    • production mixer: Los Angeles
    • 1978
  • Charles Bronson and Lee Remick in Telefon (1977)
    Telefon
    6.5
    • sound (as Alfred J. Overton)
    • 1977
  • Marjoe Gortner, Susan Howard, and Michael Parks in Sidewinder 1 (1977)
    Sidewinder 1
    5.9
    • sound mixer (as Alfred E. Overton, Alfred J. Overton)
    • 1977
  • Day of the Animals (1977)
    Day of the Animals
    5.3
    • sound mixer
    • 1977
  • Sally Field in Sybil (1976)
    Sybil
    7.9
    TV Mini Series
    • production sound mixer
    • 1976
  • Lauren Bacall, James Stewart, John Wayne, Ron Howard, Richard Boone, Sheree North, and Hugh O'Brian in The Shootist (1976)
    The Shootist
    7.6
    • sound mixer (as Alfred J. Overton)
    • 1976
  • From Noon Till Three (1976)
    From Noon Till Three
    6.5
    • sound mixer (as Alfred J. Overton)
    • 1976
  • Lynda Carter in The New Original Wonder Woman (1975)
    The New Original Wonder Woman
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • sound (as Al Overton Sr.)
    • 1975

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Al Overton Sr.
  • Born
    • May 20, 1912
    • Connecticut, USA
  • Died
    • August 1, 1985
    • San Clemente, California, USA

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  • Trivia
    Father of Al Overton Jr.

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