The voice of “Wall-E,” the lightsaber sounds from “Star Wars” and Darth Vader’s breathing are just a fraction of what sound mixer, designer and editor Ben Burtt has contributed to the ...

In fact, Wall-E’s “voice” comes from the same source as R2’s idiosyncratic technobabble: Oscar-winning sound designer Ben Burtt.

AVFilm fest honors Ben Burtt, voice of ‘Wall-E’ The event features 10 days of motion pictures, personalities and parties.

Oscar buzz is nothing new for Ben Burtt. Burtt won his first Oscar in 1978 for his work on the original "Star Wars" -- he created the creature and droid voices -- and his second in 1981 for ...

Ben Burtt, the Man Behind the Voices of R2-D2, E.T., and Wall-E, to be Honored at Locarno The four-time Oscar winner, creator of the iconic lightsaber swoosh and Darth Vader's mechanical breathing ...