John K. "Doc" Wilkinson (April 13, 1920 – April 28, 2002) was an acclaimed Americansound engineer. He won anAcademy Award forBest Sound and was nominated for another two in the same category. He was also nominated for aBAFTA Award for Best Sound as well as for fivePrimetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Sound Mixing.

Born inHartford, Connecticut, John K. Wilkinson initially studied at a seminary before pursuing a career in sound engineering. He earned a Ph.D. in design and engineering fromYale University, which honed his technical expertise. Known as "Doc" for his doctorate and scholarly approach to sound, he became a prominent figure in Hollywood’s sound mixing industry.

John's work left a significant mark on Hollywood, contributing to more than 140 films across various genres between 1956 and 1992 includingThe Ten Commandments (1956 film),Breakfast at Tiffany's (film),Hell Is for Heroes (film),Hud (1963 film),Seconds (1966 film),Badlands (film),Mean Streets,Chinatown (1974 film),The Longest Yard (1974 film),Marathon Man (film),Saturday Night Fever,Days of Heaven,Heaven Can Wait (1978 film),The Amityville Horror (1979 film),American Gigolo,Little Darlings,Outland (film),Easy Money (1983 film),Right of Way (film),Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter,Platoon (film),No Way Out (1987 film),Malone (film),Wall Street (1987 film),Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers andLionheart (1990 film). Wilkinson also contributed to television, working on series such asBonanza,The Rebel (American TV series) andGunsmoke.^[1]

In addition to his sound engineering, Wilkinson made a brief appearance acting as a priest in the 1978 filmDays of Heaven, starringRichard Gere. His career spanned over four decades, during which he mentored many future professionals in the industry, includingJohn T. Reitz, who later won an Oscar forThe Matrix.

Wilkinson retired after a distinguished career, having worked as head sound mixer atParamount Pictures,Glen Glenn Sound, and Ryder Sound. He died on April 28, 2002, at his home in Oceanside, San Diego, California due to heart failure. His legacy in the film industry remains significant, marked by his contributions to some of the most memorable films and television series in cinematic history.

Won

• Platoon (1986)^[2] -Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing

Nominated

• Days of Heaven (1978)^[3] - Nominated forAcademy Award for Best Sound Mixing
• Saturday Night Fever (1979) – Nominated forBAFTA Award for Best Sound^[4]
• The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story (1980) – Nominated forOutstanding Achievement in Film Sound Mixing^[5]
• Outland (1981)^[6] - Nominated forAcademy Award for Best Sound Mixing
• Amerika (1987) – Nominated forOutstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Movie^[7]
• The Great Escape II: The Untold Story (1988) – Nominated forOutstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Movie^[8]
• Double Exposure: The Story of Margaret Bourke-White (1989) – Nominated forOutstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Movie^[9]
• Caroline? (1990) – Nominated forOutstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Movie^[10]

• John Wilkinson atIMDb

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