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Don Tomlinson(1927-1990)

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Don Tomlinson was born on 8 March 1927. He is known for The Great Escape (1963), Nobody's Fool (1986) and Emergency! (1972). He was married to Barbara Valentine. He died on 6 August 1990 in Burbank, California, USA.
BornMarch 8, 1927
DiedAugust 6, 1990(63)
BornMarch 8, 1927
DiedAugust 6, 1990(63)
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  • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 2 nominations total

Known for

Richard Attenborough, Steve McQueen, and James Garner in The Great Escape (1963)
The Great Escape
8.2
  • Editorial Department
  • 1963
Nobody's Fool (1986)
Nobody's Fool
5.4
  • Sound Department
  • 1986
Emergency! (1972)
Emergency!
7.9
TV Series
  • Sound Department

Credits

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  • Nobody's Fool (1986)
    Nobody's Fool
    5.4
    • sound editor
    • 1986
  • Just a Little Inconvenience (1977)
    Just a Little Inconvenience
    8.2
    TV Movie
    • sound effects editor (uncredited)
    • 1977
  • Emergency! (1972)
    Emergency!
    7.9
    TV Series
    • sound effects editor
    • 1976
  • David Niven and Cantinflas in Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
    Around the World in 80 Days
    6.7
    • assistant sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1956

Editorial Department



  • Richard Attenborough, Steve McQueen, and James Garner in The Great Escape (1963)
    The Great Escape
    8.2
    • assistant film editor
    • 1963
  • David Niven and Cantinflas in Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
    Around the World in 80 Days
    6.7
    • assistant film editor (uncredited)
    • 1956
  • Shirley Jones and Gordon MacRae in Oklahoma! (1955)
    Oklahoma!
    7.0
    • assistant editor (uncredited)
    • 1955

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 8, 1927
  • Died
    • August 6, 1990
    • Burbank, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Barbara Valentine1965 - 1974 (divorced, 1 child)

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