Al Nelson (sound engineer)

Al Nelson
OccupationSound engineer

Al Nelson is an American sound engineer. He won two Academy Awards in the category Best Sound for the films Top Gun: Maverick and F1.

Selected filmography

Accolades

Academy Awards

Year[a] Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2022 Best Sound Top Gun: Maverick Won[b] [4]
2025 F1 Won[c] [5]

BAFTA Awards

Year[a] Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2022 Best Sound Top Gun: Maverick Nominated [6]
2025 F1 Won [7]

Critics' Choice Awards

Year[a] Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2025 Best Sound F1 Won [8]

Satellite Awards

Year[a] Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2015 Best Sound Jurassic World Nominated [9]
2022 Top Gun: Maverick Won [10]
2024 Twisters Nominated [11]
2025 F1 Won [12]

Notes

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Skinner, Joe (2023-03-09). "Al Nelson's Sound Design Journey From "Jurassic Park" To "Top Gun: Maverick" | Podcast | American Masters | PBS". American Masters. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  2. ^ Warner, Kara (2025-11-21). "Al Nelson, Gary Rizzo interview: 'F1' sound". Gold Derby. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  3. ^ Jackson, Destiny (2025-11-15). "'F1' Director Joseph Kosinski & Sound Editor Al Nelson On The Detailed Difficulty Of Creating "The Most Authentic Racing Movie Ever" – Contenders Los Angeles". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  4. ^ Lynch, Joe (March 12, 2023). "Here Are All the Winners From the 2023 Oscars: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "Oscars 2026: Nominees list in full". www.bbc.com. 2026-01-22. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  6. ^ "Baftas 2023: The winners and nominees in full". 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  7. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (27 January 2026). "BAFTA Nominations Snubs & Suprises: Chase Infiniti, Odessa A'zion & Brit Indie 'I Swear' Feel The Love But 'Wicked's Tough Awards Run Continues". Deadline. Retrieved 27 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Davis, Clayton (November 24, 2025). "Critics Choice Awards Unveil First Below-the-Line Shortlists in 11 Categories: 'Sinners', 'Frankenstein', 'Wicked: For Good', and 'F1' Lead Craft Contenders". Variety. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  9. ^ Kilday, Gregg (December 1, 2015). "Satellite Awards Nominees Unveiled". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  10. ^ Anderson, Erik (December 8, 2022). "'Top Gun: Maverick' leads International Press Academy's 27th Satellite Awards nominations". AwardsWatch. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  11. ^ Kilday, Gregg (December 1, 2015). "Satellite Awards Nominees Unveiled". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  12. ^ Anderson, Erik (December 16, 2025). "International Press Academy Satellite Awards Nominations: 'Sinners', 'One Battle After Another', and 'Hamnet' Lead". AwardsWatch. Retrieved December 17, 2025.