David Beart Hildyard (15 May 1916 – 19 February 2008) was an English

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. He won two

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in the category Best Sound. His brother,

Jack Hildyard Jack Hildyard, B.S.C. (17 March 1908, London – September 1990, London) was a British cinematographer who worked on more than 80 films during his career. Career He made several films with David Lean including ''The Sound Barrier'' (1952) ...

, was a British cinematographer who worked on more than 80 films during his career.

Selected filmography

* '' Fiddler on the Roof'' (1971) * ''

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'' (1972)

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* 1916 births 2008 deaths English audio engineers Film people from London Best Sound BAFTA Award winners Best Sound Mixing Academy Award winners {{UK-film-bio-stub