Latest winner Oscar Category File
Sound
A working Sound dossier with winners, craft credits, ceremony trails, and nominee history kept close to the surface.
Latest Winner
Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo and Juan Peralta
Span
1958-2025
Ceremonies
68
Winners
68
Latest Winner
Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo and Juan Peralta
Most recent winning record: 98th ceremony (2025). F1
Latest winner Category Ledger
Category History
68 ceremonies, 68 winners, 272 other nominees across the full Academy Awards span. Fast view shows every winner and keeps older nominee trails linked through each ceremony ledger.
2020s
Winner
Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo and Juan Peralta
4 other nominees
- Nominee Greg Chapman, Nathan Robitaille, Nelson Ferreira, Christian Cooke and Brad Zoern Frankenstein Credits Greg Chapman Nathan Robitaille Nelson Ferreira Christian Cooke Brad Zoern Film History
- Nominee José Antonio García, Christopher Scarabosio and Tony Villaflor One Battle after Another Credits José Antonio García Christopher Scarabosio Tony Villaflor Film History
- Nominee Chris Welcker, Benjamin A. Burtt, Felipe Pacheco, Brandon Proctor and Steve Boeddeker Sinners Credits Chris Welcker Benjamin A. Burtt Felipe Pacheco Brandon Proctor Steve Boeddeker Film History
- Nominee Amanda Villavieja, Laia Casanovas and Yasmina Praderas Sirāt Credits Amanda Villavieja Laia Casanovas Yasmina Praderas Film History
Winner
Gareth John, Richard King, Ron Bartlett and Doug Hemphill
4 other nominees
- Nominee Tod A. Maitland, Donald Sylvester, Ted Caplan, Paul Massey and David Giammarco A Complete Unknown Credits Tod A. Maitland Donald Sylvester Ted Caplan Paul Massey David Giammarco Film History
- Nominee Erwan Kerzanet, Aymeric Devoldère, Maxence Dussère, Cyril Holtz and Niels Barletta Emilia Pérez Credits Erwan Kerzanet Aymeric Devoldère Maxence Dussère Cyril Holtz Niels Barletta Film History
- Nominee Randy Thom, Brian Chumney, Gary A. Rizzo and Leff Lefferts The Wild Robot Credits Randy Thom Brian Chumney Gary A. Rizzo Leff Lefferts Film History
- Nominee Simon Hayes, Nancy Nugent Title, Jack Dolman, Andy Nelson and John Marquis Wicked Credits Simon Hayes Nancy Nugent Title Jack Dolman Andy Nelson John Marquis Film History
4 other nominees
- Nominee Steven A. Morrow, Richard King, Jason Ruder, Tom Ozanich and Dean Zupancic Maestro Credits Steven A. Morrow Richard King Jason Ruder Tom Ozanich Dean Zupancic Film History
- Nominee Chris Munro, James H. Mather, Chris Burdon and Mark Taylor Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Credits Chris Munro James H. Mather Chris Burdon Mark Taylor Film History
- Nominee Willie Burton, Richard King, Gary A. Rizzo and Kevin O'Connell Oppenheimer Credits Willie Burton Richard King Gary A. Rizzo Kevin O'Connell Film History
- Nominee Ian Voigt, Erik Aadahl, Ethan Van der Ryn, Tom Ozanich and Dean Zupancic The Creator Credits Ian Voigt Erik Aadahl Ethan Van der Ryn Tom Ozanich Dean Zupancic Film History
Winner
Mark Weingarten, James H. Mather, Al Nelson, Chris Burdon and Mark Taylor
4 other nominees
- Nominee Viktor Prášil, Frank Kruse, Markus Stemler, Lars Ginzel and Stefan Korte All Quiet on the Western Front Credits Viktor Prášil Frank Kruse Markus Stemler Lars Ginzel Stefan Korte Film History
- Nominee Julian Howarth, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Dick Bernstein, Christopher Boyes, Gary Summers and Michael Hedges Avatar: The Way of Water Credits Julian Howarth Gwendolyn Yates Whittle Dick Bernstein Christopher Boyes Gary Summers Michael Hedges Film History
- Nominee David Lee, Wayne Pashley, Andy Nelson and Michael Keller Elvis Credits David Lee Wayne Pashley Andy Nelson Michael Keller Film History
- Nominee Stuart Wilson, William Files, Douglas Murray and Andy Nelson The Batman Credits Stuart Wilson William Files Douglas Murray Andy Nelson Film History
Winner
Mac Ruth, Mark Mangini, Theo Green, Doug Hemphill and Ron Bartlett
4 other nominees
- Nominee Denise Yarde, Simon Chase, James Mather and Niv Adiri Belfast Credits Denise Yarde Simon Chase James Mather Niv Adiri Film History
- Nominee Simon Hayes, Oliver Tarney, James Harrison, Paul Massey and Mark Taylor No Time to Die Credits Simon Hayes Oliver Tarney James Harrison Paul Massey Mark Taylor Film History
- Nominee Richard Flynn, Robert Mackenzie and Tara Webb The Power of the Dog Credits Richard Flynn Robert Mackenzie Tara Webb Film History
- Nominee Tod A. Maitland, Gary Rydstrom, Brian Chumney, Andy Nelson and Shawn Murphy West Side Story Credits Tod A. Maitland Gary Rydstrom Brian Chumney Andy Nelson Shawn Murphy Film History
Winner
Nicolas Becker, Jaime Baksht, Michellee Couttolenc, Carlos Cortés and Phillip Bladh
4 other nominees
- Nominee Warren Shaw, Michael Minkler, Beau Borders and David Wyman Greyhound Credits Warren Shaw Michael Minkler Beau Borders David Wyman Film History
- Nominee Ren Klyce, Jeremy Molod, David Parker, Nathan Nance and Drew Kunin Mank Credits Ren Klyce Jeremy Molod David Parker Nathan Nance Drew Kunin Film History
- Nominee Oliver Tarney, Mike Prestwood Smith, William Miller and John Pritchett News of the World Credits Oliver Tarney Mike Prestwood Smith William Miller John Pritchett Film History
- Nominee Ren Klyce, Coya Elliott and David Parker Soul Credits Ren Klyce Coya Elliott David Parker Film History
2010s
4 other nominees
- Nominee Gary Rydstrom, Tom Johnson and Mark Ulano Ad Astra Credits Gary Rydstrom Tom Johnson Mark Ulano Film History
- Nominee Paul Massey, David Giammarco and Steven A. Morrow Ford v Ferrari Credits Paul Massey David Giammarco Steven A. Morrow Film History
- Nominee Tom Ozanich, Dean Zupancic and Tod Maitland Joker Credits Tom Ozanich Dean Zupancic Tod Maitland Film History
- Nominee Michael Minkler, Christian P. Minkler and Mark Ulano Once upon a Time...in Hollywood Credits Michael Minkler Christian P. Minkler Mark Ulano Film History
Winner
Paul Massey, Tim Cavagin and John Casali
4 other nominees
- Nominee Tom Ozanich, Dean Zupancic, Jason Ruder and Steve Morrow A Star Is Born Credits Tom Ozanich Dean Zupancic Jason Ruder Steve Morrow Film History
- Nominee Steve Boeddeker, Brandon Proctor and Peter Devlin Black Panther Credits Steve Boeddeker Brandon Proctor Peter Devlin Film History
- Nominee Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Ai-Ling Lee and Mary H. Ellis First Man Credits Jon Taylor Frank A. Montaño Ai-Ling Lee Mary H. Ellis Film History
- Nominee Skip Lievsay, Craig Henighan and José Antonio García Roma Credits Skip Lievsay Craig Henighan José Antonio García Film History
Winner
Gregg Landaker, Gary A. Rizzo and Mark Weingarten
4 other nominees
- Nominee Julian Slater, Tim Cavagin and Mary H. Ellis Baby Driver Credits Julian Slater Tim Cavagin Mary H. Ellis Film History
- Nominee Ron Bartlett, Doug Hemphill and Mac Ruth Blade Runner 2049 Credits Ron Bartlett Doug Hemphill Mac Ruth Film History
- Nominee David Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce and Stuart Wilson Star Wars: The Last Jedi Credits David Parker Michael Semanick Ren Klyce Stuart Wilson Film History
- Nominee Christian Cooke, Brad Zoern and Glen Gauthier The Shape of Water Credits Christian Cooke Brad Zoern Glen Gauthier Film History
Winner
Kevin O'Connell, Andy Wright, Robert Mackenzie and Peter Grace
4 other nominees
- Nominee Gary Summers, Jeffrey J. Haboush and Mac Ruth 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi Credits Gary Summers Jeffrey J. Haboush Mac Ruth Film History
- Nominee Bernard Gariépy Strobl and Claude La Haye Arrival Credits Bernard Gariépy Strobl Claude La Haye Film History
- Nominee Andy Nelson, Ai-Ling Lee and Steve A. Morrow La La Land Credits Andy Nelson Ai-Ling Lee Steve A. Morrow Film History
- Nominee David Parker, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart Wilson Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Credits David Parker Christopher Scarabosio Stuart Wilson Film History
Winner
Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff and Ben Osmo
4 other nominees
- Nominee Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Drew Kunin Bridge of Spies Credits Andy Nelson Gary Rydstrom Drew Kunin Film History
- Nominee Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart Wilson Star Wars: The Force Awakens Credits Andy Nelson Christopher Scarabosio Stuart Wilson Film History
- Nominee Paul Massey, Mark Taylor and Mac Ruth The Martian Credits Paul Massey Mark Taylor Mac Ruth Film History
- Nominee Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Randy Thom and Chris Duesterdiek The Revenant Credits Jon Taylor Frank A. Montaño Randy Thom Chris Duesterdiek Film History
Winner
Craig Mann, Ben Wilkins and Thomas Curley
4 other nominees
- Nominee John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff and Walt Martin American Sniper Credits John Reitz Gregg Rudloff Walt Martin Film History
- Nominee Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño and Thomas Varga Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Credits Jon Taylor Frank A. Montaño Thomas Varga Film History
- Nominee Gary A. Rizzo, Gregg Landaker and Mark Weingarten Interstellar Credits Gary A. Rizzo Gregg Landaker Mark Weingarten Film History
- Nominee Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño and David Lee Unbroken Credits Jon Taylor Frank A. Montaño David Lee Film History
Winner
Skip Lievsay, Niv Adiri, Christopher Benstead and Chris Munro
4 other nominees
Winner
Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson and Simon Hayes
4 other nominees
4 other nominees
Winner
Lora Hirschberg, Gary A. Rizzo and Ed Novick
4 other nominees
2000s
4 other nominees
Winner
Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty
4 other nominees
Winner
Scott Millan, David Parker and Kirk Francis
4 other nominees
Winner
Michael Minkler, Bob Beemer and Willie Burton
4 other nominees
Winner
Christopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Michael Hedges and Hammond Peek
4 other nominees
Winner
Scott Millan, Greg Orloff, Bob Beemer and Steve Cantamessa
4 other nominees
Winner
Christopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Michael Hedges and Hammond Peek
4 other nominees
Winner
Michael Minkler, Dominick Tavella, David Lee
4 other nominees
Winner
Michael Minkler, Myron Nettinga, Chris Munro
4 other nominees
Winner
Scott Millan, Bob Beemer, Ken Weston
4 other nominees
1990s
Winner
John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff, David Campbell, David Lee
4 other nominees
Winner
Gary Rydstrom, Gary Summers, Andy Nelson, Ronald Judkins
4 other nominees
Winner
Gary Rydstrom, Tom Johnson, Gary Summers, Mark Ulano
4 other nominees
Winner
Walter Murch, Mark Berger, David Parker, Chris Newman
4 other nominees
Winner
Rick Dior, Steve Pederson, Scott Millan, David MacMillan
4 other nominees
Winner
Gregg Landaker, Steve Maslow, Bob Beemer, David R. B. MacMillan
4 other nominees
Winner
Gary Summers, Gary Rydstrom, Shawn Murphy, Ron Judkins
4 other nominees
Winner
Chris Jenkins, Doug Hemphill, Mark Smith, Simon Kaye
4 other nominees
Winner
Tom Johnson, Gary Rydstrom, Gary Summers, Lee Orloff
4 other nominees
Winner
Jeffrey Perkins, Bill W. Benton, Greg Watkins, Russell Williams II
4 other nominees
1980s
Winner
Donald O. Mitchell, Gregg C. Rudloff, Elliot Tyson, Russell Williams II
4 other nominees
Winner
Les Fresholtz, Dick Alexander, Vern Poore, Willie D. Burton
4 other nominees
4 other nominees
Winner
John K. Wilkinson, Richard Rogers, Charles 'Bud' Grenzbach, Simon Kaye
4 other nominees
Winner
Chris Jenkins, Gary Alexander, Larry Stensvold, Peter Handford
4 other nominees
Winner
Mark Berger, Tom Scott, Todd Boekelheide, Chris Newman
4 other nominees
Winner
Mark Berger, Tom Scott, Randy Thom, David MacMillan
4 other nominees
Winner
Robert Knudson, Robert Glass, Don Digirolamo, Gene Cantamessa
4 other nominees
Winner
Bill Varney, Steve Maslow, Gregg Landaker, Roy Charman
4 other nominees
Winner
Bill Varney, Steve Maslow, Gregg Landaker, Peter Sutton
4 other nominees
1970s
Winner
Walter Murch, Mark Berger, Richard Beggs, Nat Boxer
4 other nominees
Winner
Richard Portman, William McCaughey, Aaron Rochin, Darin Knight
4 other nominees
Winner
Don MacDougall, Ray West, Bob Minkler, Derek Ball
4 other nominees
Winner
Arthur Piantadosi, Les Fresholtz, Dick Alexander, Jim Webb
4 other nominees
Winner
Robert L. Hoyt, Roger Heman, Earl Madery, John Carter
4 other nominees
4 other nominees
4 other nominees
4 other nominees
4 other nominees
4 other nominees
1960s
4 other nominees
4 other nominees
4 other nominees
Winner
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Franklin E. Milton, Sound Director
Craft Credits
Franklin E. Milton
4 other nominees
Winner
20th Century-Fox Studio Sound Department, James P. Corcoran, Sound Director; and Todd-AO Sound Department, Fred Hynes, Sound Director
4 other nominees
Winner
Warner Bros. Studio Sound Department, George R. Groves, Sound Director
Craft Credits
George R. Groves
4 other nominees
Winner
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Franklin E. Milton, Sound Director
Craft Credits
Franklin E. Milton
4 other nominees
4 other nominees
Winner
Todd- AO Sound Department, Fred Hynes, Sound Director; and Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department, Gordon E. Sawyer, Sound Director
4 other nominees
Winner
Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department, Gordon E. Sawyer, Sound Director; and Todd-AO Sound Department, Fred Hynes, Sound Director
4 other nominees
1950s
Winner
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Franklin E. Milton, Sound Director
Craft Credits
Franklin E. Milton
4 other nominees
4 other nominees
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