Maciek Malish (born Maciej Juliusz Malisz; January 7, 1962 – September 12, 2015) was a Polish-born American sound editor. He received ten

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nomination during his career for his work on ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. Malish won two

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in 1996 and 1997 for his sound editing work on ''The X-Files''. Malish also garnered nine

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Award nominations, winning twice for his work on ''

'' and the 2000 television film '' Noriega: God's Favorite''. Malish was a native of Gliwice,

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. In addition to ''

'', Malish's sound editing credits in television included '' The Wonder Years'', ''

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'', '' Ally McBeal'', ''

'', ''

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'', as well as the upcoming HBO series, '' Westworld'', which is scheduled to premiere in 2016. His film credits included '' The Hand That Rocks the Cradle'' in 1992,

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in 1997, and ''

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'' in 2013. Malish was killed in a traffic accident on September 12, 2015, while bicycling in Moorpark, California. Malish's bicycle was struck by a car while he was biking on Moorpark Road. The same car also struck a passing

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, killing its driver, 43-year old Jesse Cushman. The California Highway Patrol, which was investigating the accident, noted that drugs and alcohol did not appear to have played a role in the accident. Maciek Malish, a resident of Simi Valley, California, was 53-years old. His funeral and burial were held in Poland.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Malish, Maciek 1962 births 2015 deaths American sound editors Primetime Emmy Award winners Polish emigrants to the United States People from Simi Valley, California People from Gliwice