Kirk Francis (sound engineer)

Not to be confused with Kirk Francis (American football).
Kirk Francis
Francis in 2008
Born(1947-08-27)August 27, 1947
Oakland, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 8, 2026(2026-02-08) (aged 78)
OccupationSound engineer
Years active1972–2014

Kirk H. Francis (August 27, 1947 – February 8, 2026) was an American sound engineer. He won the 2008 Academy Award for The Bourne Ultimatum, and for LA Confidential he also received an Academy Award nomination in 1998.[1] He was on the crew for the 1973 film Executive Action.[2]

Francis died on February 8, 2026, at the age of 78.[3][4]

At the 98th Academy Awards, his name was mentioned in the In Memoriam section.[5]

References

  1. ^ "The 70th Academy Awards (1998) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-11-19.
  2. ^ Hunter, Allan (1984). Burt Lancaster: The Man and his Movies. St. Martin's Press. p. 125.
  3. ^ "Results: New Search". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  4. ^ "Kirk Francis". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  5. ^ "In Memoriam". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
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