Ben Burtt

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Benjamin "Ben" Burtt, Jr. is a sound designer, film editor, director, screenwriter, and voice actor. He has worked as sound designer on various films, including the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film series, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, WALL-E, and Star Trek. He is responsible for creating many of the iconic sound effects heard in the Star Wars film franchise, including the binary speech of R2-D2, the lightsaber hum, the sound of the blaster guns, and the heavy-breathing sound of Darth Vader, which he made by breathing into a scuba regulator. Burtt has a reputation for popularizing a sound effect dubbed the "Wilhelm scream", which was taken from a character named Wilhelm in the 1953 film The Charge at Feather River.

Most Popular Ben Burtt Trailers

Total trailers found: 94

Star Wars Trailer (1977)

25 May 1977

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire.

Alien Trailer (1979)

25 May 1979

During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet.

WALL·E Trailer (2008)

26 June 2008

After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E— a robot designed to clean up the earth—discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE.

Raiders of the Lost Ark Trailer (1981)

12 June 1981

When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer (2015)

15 December 2015

Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.

The Empire Strikes Back Trailer (1980)

20 May 1980

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda.

Return of the Jedi Trailer (1983)

25 May 1983

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Trailer (1984)

23 May 1984

After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Trailer (1999)

19 May 1999

Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Trailer (1989)

24 May 1989

In 1938, an art collector appeals to eminent archaeologist Dr. Indiana Jones to embark on a search for the Holy Grail.

Star Trek Into Darkness Trailer (2013)

05 May 2013

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis.

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Trailer (2005)

17 May 2005

When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Trailer (2008)

21 May 2008

Set during the Cold War, the Soviets—led by sword-wielding Irina Spalko—are in search of a crystal skull which has supernatural powers related to a mystical Lost City of Gold.

John Carter Trailer (2012)

07 March 2012

John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who's inexplicably transported to the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict.

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Trailer (2002)

15 May 2002

Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.

Super 8 Trailer (2011)

09 June 2011

In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment.

Star Trek Trailer (2009)

06 May 2009

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy.

Howard the Duck Trailer (1986)

01 August 1986

A scientific experiment unknowingly brings extraterrestrial life forms to the Earth through a laser beam.

Films Are Not Released, They Escape Trailer (2002)

12 November 2002

Ben Burtt and his team explain the process of creating the sound for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) in the all-new documentary "Films Are Not Released, They Escape".

Lincoln Trailer (2012)

09 November 2012

The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery.

Munich Trailer (2005)

23 December 2005

During the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes are taken hostage and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers Trailer (1978)

20 December 1978

The residents of San Francisco are becoming drone-like shadows of their former selves, and as the phenomenon spreads, two Department of Health workers uncover the horrifying truth.

Willow Trailer (1988)

20 May 1988

The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall.

The Force of Sound Trailer (2018)

20 February 2018

Go inside the sound design of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. From the ignition of a lightsaber to the chirp of a porg, Star Wars would not be the same without the brilliant sound design and mixing created by Skywalker Sound.

Ray Gunn Trailer (2026)

02 December 2026

In Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future as seen from 1939, private eye Raymond Gunn is drawn into a case involving aliens, murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova.

Escape from Planet Earth Trailer (2013)

14 February 2013

Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.

The Signal Trailer (2014)

15 March 2014

On a road trip, Nic and two friends are drawn to an isolated area by a computer genius. When everything suddenly goes dark, Nic regains consciousness – only to find himself in a waking nightmare.

Red Tails Trailer (2012)

19 January 2012

The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.

When Star Wars Ruled the World Trailer (2004)

18 September 2004

A VH1 television special wherein the cast discuss the making of the films and what made the franchise a phenomenon.

Death Race 2000 Trailer (1975)

30 April 1975

In a boorish future, the government sponsors a popular, but bloody, cross-country race in which points are scored by mowing down pedestrians.

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett Trailer (2021)

11 November 2021

A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars' legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett.

Always Trailer (1989)

22 December 1989

The spirit of a recently deceased expert pilot mentors a newer pilot while watching him fall in love with the girlfriend that he left behind.

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy Trailer (2004)

20 September 2004

From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.

The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz Trailer (2013)

01 October 2013

Actor Martin Sheen narrates this newly produced, feature-length high definition documentary, touching on the film's timelessness and legacy before diving into the story of its development, production and release.

The Adventures of André and Wally B. Trailer (1984)

17 December 1984

There's nothing like a restful nap in a pleasant wooded valley. But when André awakens and is greeted by a pesky yellow-and-black striped insect with a nasty stinger, he ends up taking a quick (and painful) hike.

R2-D2: Beneath the Dome Trailer (2001)

25 November 2001

Mockumentary telling the never before told life story of the fictional robot R2-D2 from the Star Wars film series.

More American Graffiti Trailer (1979)

03 August 1979

College graduates deal with Vietnam and other issues of the late '60s.

BURN·E Trailer (2008)

17 November 2008

What lengths will a robot undergo to do his job? BURN·E is a dedicated hard working robot who finds himself locked out of his ship.

Porklips Now Trailer (1980)

01 October 1980

This spoof of 'Apocalypse Now' has health inspector Will Dullard travelling by car "uptown" with two friends to have a meeting with a certain Mertz, the owner of a meat processing shop, to "investigate with extreme prejudice.

009 Re:Cyborg Trailer (2012)

27 October 2012

009 Re:Cyborg follows a group of nine cyborgs, each of them created by a shadowy organization for use as weapons against humanity.

The Star Wars Holiday Special Trailer (1978)

17 November 1978

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!

listen... Trailer (1982)

24 December 1982

A demonstration of sound in Dolby Stereo.

Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery Trailer (1997)

06 February 1997

Host Howie Long takes viewers on a tour of the "Star Wars" universe, as Fox TV celebrates the re-release of the original three legendary films in this one hour special.

Within a Minute: The Making of Star Wars Episode III Trailer (2005)

01 November 2005

This documentary offers a glimpse into all the people, departments, and work that went into creating the film, specifically, the fight between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

George Lucas: Creating an Empire Trailer (2002)

27 January 2002

A Biography of George Lucas.

The True Story of Glory Continues Trailer (1991)

19 June 1991

Morgan Freeman narrates this documentary that explores the 54th Massachusetts regiment that is the basis of the motion picture, "Glory".

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure Trailer (1999)

26 October 1999

Indy and his girlfriend, Nancy Stratemeyer, whose father created the Nancy Drew mystery series, visit the laboratory of inventor Thomas Edison.

I Am Your Father Trailer (2015)

05 October 2015

David Prowse is an eighty years old actor, who has lived behind Darth Vader's mask during three decades.

Animation Sound Design: Building Worlds from the Sound Up Trailer (2008)

18 November 2008

Building Worlds From the Sound Up

The Making of Star Wars Trailer (1977)

16 September 1977

Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades Trailer (2000)

13 July 2000

Posing as a dancer for the Ballets Russes in Barcelona, Indy meets old friend Pablo Picasso, and narrowly outwits inept German spies.

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” Trailer (2008)

11 October 2008

The astonishing story of the genesis, production, worldwide success, and legacy of King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C.

The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' Trailer (1996)

01 October 1996

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Tales of Innocence Trailer (1999)

26 October 1999

In Italy, Indy's espionage work takes him behind enemy lines where he embarks on an important propaganda assignment that he hopes will bring a swift end to the war.

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen Trailer (1995)

08 October 1995

Working with the French Secret Service, Indy joins the legendary Lafayette Escadrille flying unit and embarks on dangerous airborne reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines.

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell Trailer (1999)

24 October 1999

As a young soldier in the Belgian Army, Indy learns firsthand the savagery of warfare while participating in the Battle of the Somme.

Star Wars: Droids - Treasure of the Hidden Planet Trailer (2004)

30 November 2004

Mungo Baobab and his droids, Threepio and Artoo, are trailing the Rainbow comets of Manda in search of the fabled Roon system.

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound Trailer (2019)

25 October 2019

The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back Trailer (1980)

22 September 1980

Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!

Lincoln: An American Journey Trailer (2013)

16 January 2013

Documentary on the making of Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" (2012).