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Bill W. Benton is a Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer American

Bill W. Benton

Bill W. Benton
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Nationality USA

Bill W. Benton is an American sound engineer. He won an Academy Award for Best Sound and has been nominated for two more in the same category. He has worked on more than 110 films since 1980.

Biography

Depuis 2014, Bill W. Benton enseigne au sein d'un master en beaux-arts lié à la production de film, à l'université Full Sail.

Best films

Independence Day (1996)
(Sound Re-Recording Mixer)
Armageddon (1998)
(Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer)
Dances with Wolves (1990)
(Sound Re-Recording Mixer)
What Women Want (2000)
(Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer)
Hitch (2005)
(Sound Re-Recording Mixer)
Waterworld (1995)
(Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer)

Usually with

Chris Carpenter
Chris Carpenter
(10 films)
Allan Graf
Allan Graf
(4 films)
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler
(4 films)
Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner
(2 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Bill W. Benton (47 films)

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Sound

Texas Chainsaw 3D, 1h32
Directed by John Luessenhop
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror, Slasher
Themes Films about children, Serial killer films
Actors Alexandra Daddario, Scott Eastwood, Trey Songz, Tania Raymonde, Thom Barry, Richard Riehle
Roles Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rating48% 2.409942.409942.409942.409942.40994
Picking up after the events of the original film, the people of the small town of Newt, Texas, led by Mayor Burt Hartman (Paul Rae), burn down the farmhouse of the Sawyer family for their role in aiding Jedidiah "Jed" Sawyer (Dan Yeager), also known as "Leatherface", in several murders. The arsonists are celebrated as heroes in the community, and the entire family is presumed dead. However, an infant, Edith Sawyer, is found by one of the townsmen, Gavin Miller (David Born), who promptly murders her mother, Loretta Sawyer (Dodie Brown), and adopts Edith with his wife Arlene (Sue Rock). Twenty years later, Edith has been raised by Gavin and Arlene as Heather Miller (Alexandra Daddario). One day, Heather is notified that her estranged grandmother, Verna Carson (Marilyn Burns), has passed away and left everything to her. Discovering that she was adopted, Heather, her boyfriend Ryan (Trey Songz), and two other friends, Nikki (Tania Raymonde) and Kenny (Keram Malicki-Sánchez), travel to Newt to collect her inheritance. Along the way, the group picks up a hitchhiker named Darryl (Shaun Sipos).
No One Lives, 1h26
Directed by Ryūhei Kitamura
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Thriller, Horror
Actors Luke Evans, Adelaide Clemens, Derek Magyar, Lee Tergesen, America Olivo, Gary Grubbs
Roles Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rating59% 2.998872.998872.998872.998872.99887
While traveling cross country, couple Betty (Laura Ramsey) and an unidentified man, referred to as "Driver," (Luke Evans) encounter a gang of robbers. The group, led by dedicated criminal Hoag (Lee Tergesen), his daughter Amber (Lindsey Shaw), girlfriend Tamara (America Olivo), Amber's boyfriend Denny (Beau Knapp), and the psychopathic Flynn (Derek Magyar). Suspecting the couple to be wealthy and wanting to redeem himself for a robbery he botched, Flynn has them kidnapped and interrogated about accessing their money by Ethan (Brodus Clay) in a gas station. However, Betty commits suicide by cutting her throat on a knife Ethan had against her neck, which leads to the Driver breaking out of his handcuffs and killing Ethan.
Takers
Takers (2010)
, 1h47
Directed by John Luessenhop
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Heist films, Gangster films, Escroquerie
Actors Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Jay Hernández, Michael Ealy, T.I.
Roles Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rating61% 3.099983.099983.099983.099983.09998
Two detectives, Jack Welles (Matt Dillon) and Eddie Hatcher (Jay Hernandez), investigate a daring heist by a group of well-organized bank robbers. The crew, led by Gordon Cozier (Idris Elba), consists of John (Paul Walker), A.J. (Hayden Christensen), and brothers Jake (Michael Ealy) and Jesse (Chris Brown) Attica. The crew is without a former member, Ghost (T.I.), who was caught during a previous robbery 5 years ago. In his absence, Jake has begun a relationship with his former girlfriend Lilly (Zoe Saldana), who has accepted his proposal.
Death at a Funeral, 1h32
Directed by Neil LaBute
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Loretta Devine, Chris Rock, Peter Dinklage, Danny Glover, Regina Hall, Martin Lawrence
Roles Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rating57% 2.850912.850912.850912.850912.85091
The film revolves around the funeral service for the father of Aaron and Ryan. Aaron, the older son, and his wife Michelle live at his parents' home. Aaron and Michelle have been trying to buy their own home and have children but have been unsuccessful. Aaron envies Ryan because Ryan is a successful author, while he has not yet had his novel published, and resents his brother because Ryan would rather spend money on a first class airline ticket than help him pay for the funeral expenses.
Year One
Year One (2009)
, 1h40
Directed by Harold Ramis
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Adventure
Themes La préhistoire, Films about religion, Buddy films
Actors Jack Black, Michael Cera, Olivia Wilde, Juno Temple, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, June Diane Raphael
Roles Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rating49% 2.450492.450492.450492.450492.45049
Zed (Jack Black) is a hunter and Oh (Michael Cera) is a gatherer. After being informed that Zed ate from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, the shaman (Bill Hader) and Marlak (Matthew Willig) banish him from the tribe. After Zed burns down the village by accident, Oh decides to go with Zed on his journey to discover all the world has to offer. Along the way, they encounter Cain and Abel (David Cross and Paul Rudd). Cain kills Abel and informs Zed and Oh that they must escape with him or else be accused of killing Abel.
Lakeview Terrace, 1h50
Directed by Neil LaBute
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Actors Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington, Ron Glass, Jaishon Fisher, Jay Hernández
Roles Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rating61% 3.0979153.0979153.0979153.0979153.097915
Abel Turner (Samuel L. Jackson) is a twenty-eight-year veteran of the LAPD. A single and widowed father, he is particularly strict with his two children, Marcus (Jaishon Fisher) and Celia (Regine Nehy). As his kids leave for school, the new neighbors begin moving in next door. They are a young interracial couple, Chris and Lisa Mattson (Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington), who are recently married and buying their first home.
Click
Click (2006)
, 1h47
Directed by Frank Coraci
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Themes Time travel films, Comedy science fiction films, Films set in the future
Actors Kate Beckinsale, Adam Sandler, Christopher Walken, Henry Winkler, David Hasselhoff, Julie Kavner
Roles Sound Mixer
Rating63% 3.1988853.1988853.1988853.1988853.198885
Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) is a hardworking architect who is married to his longtime sweetheart, Donna (Kate Beckinsale) with two children, Ben and Samantha. Michael is easily pushed around by his overbearing boss, Mr. Ammer (David Hasselhoff). On numerous occasions, Michael willingly sacrifices time with his family to work so he can give them the kinds of possessions he never had. While going in search of a universal remote control at the retail store Bed Bath & Beyond, Michael falls onto a bed and then proceeds to the section marked "Beyond". There, he befriends a mysterious man named Morty (Christopher Walken), who gives him a "universal" remote control and warns that it can never be returned.
The Holiday, 2h18
Directed by Nancy Meyers
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Christmas films
Actors Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Shannyn Sossamon, Eli Wallach
Roles Sound Mixer
Rating69% 3.4514553.4514553.4514553.4514553.451455
Iris Simpkins (Kate Winslet), a society column editor for The Daily Telegraph in London, has been in love with Jasper Bloom (Rufus Sewell) for over three years, despite his infidelities. When she finds out that he is engaged to the "other woman," Iris despairs over the state of affairs in her life. Meanwhile, Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz), a workaholic who owns a company that produces movie trailers in Los Angeles, discovers that her live-in boyfriend Ethan Ebbers (Edward Burns) has been cheating on her with his 24-year-old secretary. She decides she wants to get away for the holidays and visits a home swap website on which Iris had previously listed her "quaint cottage in Surrey.” Amanda contacts Iris about her interest. Iris quickly agrees and the two agree to swap homes for two weeks.
Gridiron Gang, 2h
Directed by Phil Joanou
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Adventure, Crime
Themes Films about music and musicians, Sports films, American football films, Hip hop films, Gangster films
Actors Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell, Kevin Dunn, Leon Rippy, Jade Yorker
Roles Sound Mixer
Rating70% 3.549593.549593.549593.549593.54959
Sean Porter (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) works at Kilpatrick Detention Center in Los Angeles. He becomes frustrated at not being able to help the kids get away from their problems in life when they are released from the center, such as street gangs and drug dealings. He decides to create a football team so the kids can feel like they're part of something. Porter believes that football will teach the teenage inmates what it takes to be responsible, mature, and disciplined winners. He picks out a few kids in the room that he feels will benefit from this program and requires that they practice with him the following day. He states to his new team, the Kilpatrick Mustangs, "You do it my way, not your way. Your way got you here and you're here because you lost. Right now you are all losers, but if you accept this challenge and stick with the program, you are all going to be winners at the end." Two of the teens do not get along because they are from rival gangs. Willie Weathers (Jade Yorker) is from the 88’s and Kelvin Owens (David Thomas) is from the 95’s. The first game is against the best team in the league, Barrington. The game starts out somewhat positive for the Mustangs, as they recover a fumble on the first drive, but things quickly turn. They are demolished by Barrington, losing by 38 points. After starting 0–2, the Mustangs start winning games as they learn to work together. Kelvin and Willie finally shake hands when they win a game by one touchdown after Kelvin makes a big block for Willie. Near the end of the season, the Mustangs are headed for the playoffs. They are getting more publicity and more fans along the way.
The Legend of Zorro, 2h9
Directed by Martin Campbell
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Swashbuckler, Action, Adventure, Western
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about terrorism, Superhero films, Films about disabilities, Political films, Personne sourde ou muette, Zorro
Actors Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rufus Sewell, Nick Chinlund, Adrián Alonso, Tony Amendola
Roles Sound Mixer
Rating59% 2.9527852.9527852.9527852.9527852.952785
In 1850 (nine years after the events of the first film), California is voting on whether to join the United States of America as a state. A wild gunman with wooden teeth, Jacob McGivens, attempts to steal some ballots, but Zorro chases after him and recaptures the votes. In their scuffle, McGivens pulls off Zorro's mask. A pair of Pinkerton agents recognize him as Don Alejandro de la Vega. Zorro fashions a makeshift mask from his costume and rides off on his stallion, Tornado, to deliver the votes to the governor. Upon returning to his mansion, Alejandro is greeted by his loving wife, Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Elena believes that Alejandro can now up give his alter ego, but Alejandro is sure that the people will still need him. The next day, after sending their son Joaquin to school, Elena is confronted by the Pinkertons, who disclose their knowledge of Zorro's identity. Soon after, Elena is forced to have Alejandro served with divorce papers.
Lords of Dogtown, 1h47
Directed by Catherine Hardwicke
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography, Action
Themes Films about sexuality, Sports films, LGBT-related films, Transgender in film, Surfing films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Skateboard
Actors Heath Ledger, Emile Hirsch, John Robinson, Victor Rasuk, Michael Angarano, Nikki Reed
Roles Sound Mixer
Rating70% 3.549963.549963.549963.549963.54996
Set in the Dogtown area of Venice Beach in the early 1970s, surfers Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Jay Adams enjoy the life of skating and surfing the pier with board designer Skip Engblom and the other locals. One day, Skip is given polyurethane wheels for the skateboards in his shop, Zephyr Surf Shop. Teenager Sid, a friend of the boys who works in the same shop, invites Tony, Jay, Stacy and the other locals to test the new wheels. They are all amazed as the polyurethane wheels allow the skateboards to make the same carves on flat ground as surf boards on the waves. After witnessing what Todd Levy from the Eastern Shore of Maryland could now do with the wheels, Skip decides to add to his already famous surf team, a skate team, the Z-Boys. The team proves to be a success; winning many contests, Stacy, Jay, and Tony gain popularity from locals across Venice.
Hitch
Hitch (2005)
, 1h58
Directed by Andy Tennant
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Amber Valletta, Kevin James, Robinne Lee, Julie Ann Emery
Roles Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rating65% 3.299653.299653.299653.299653.29965
Alex "Hitch" Hitchens (Will Smith) is a professional "date doctor" who coaches other men in the art of wooing women, with a focus on long-term relationships.
The Order
The Order (2003)
, 1h42
Directed by Brian Helgeland
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror, Crime, Romance
Themes Films about religion
Actors Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Benno Fürmann, Mark Addy, Peter Weller, Mattia Sbragia
Roles Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rating51% 2.555772.555772.555772.555772.55577
The film's premise is that there is another way to heaven than adherence to the practices of the Roman Catholic Church. A secular Sin Eater can remove all taint of sin, no matter how foul, from the soul just before death. The purified soul can then ascend into heaven. The Roman Catholic Church, according to the film, considers this heresy.
Anger Management, 1h46
Directed by Peter Segal
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Transgender in film, Films about psychiatry, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson, Marisa Tomei, Luis Guzmán, Allen Covert, Lynne Thigpen
Roles Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rating61% 3.0996553.0996553.0996553.0996553.099655
In 1978, a young Dave Buznik is about to kiss the girl of his dreams, when a local bully, Arnie Shankman, pulls down his pants and underwear, embarrassing him in front of everybody. This leaves Dave with lasting trauma about public affection, as well as repressing his emotions. In the present day, Dave Buznik lives in New York, working as a secretary for Frank Head, an abusive boss who takes credit for Dave's work. His problems also extend to his private life, his girlfriend Linda's ex-boyfriend Andrew still being close friends with her and being condescending to Dave at work.
The Sweetest Thing, 1h24
Directed by Roger Kumble
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Feminist films, Films about sexuality, Transport films, Erotic films, Political films, Road movies, Buddy films
Actors Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, Selma Blair, Thomas Jane, Frank Grillo, Jason Bateman
Roles Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rating52% 2.6028652.6028652.6028652.6028652.602865
In an opening scene, a group of men are interviewed regarding Christina Walters (Cameron Diaz) who introduce her as a player and a user of men in the swinging singles market. The men include: