Donald Charles Hall Jr. (July 10, 1928 – March 12, 2025) was an American sound editor. He won a

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and was nominated for two more in the category Best Soundtrack for the films ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' Patton''. He also won two

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and was nominated for three more in the category Outstanding Sound Editing for his work on the television program ''

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'' and also the television films ''

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'', '' Eleanor and Franklin'' and ''Standing Tall''. In 2006, Hall was awarded the

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by the

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. Hall died on March 12, 2025, at the age of 96.

Selected filmography

* ''

'' (1969; co-won with David Dockendorf and

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) * ''

'' (1970; co-nominated with David Dockendorf and Bernard Freericks) * '' Patton'' (1970; co-nominated with Douglas Williams and Don Bassman)

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* 1928 births 2025 deaths People from Vallejo, California American sound editors Best Sound BAFTA Award winners Primetime Emmy Award winners {{US-sound-editor-stub