Al Nelson
Biography
Al Nelson is an American sound engineer. He has worked on a total of 54 projects. Nelson's known credits include sound work.
Career overview
Al Nelson is an American sound engineer. He has worked on numerous projects, with a total of 54 known credits. Nelson's work in the sound department has been recognized, as he has won two Academy Awards in the category of Best Sound.
The films for which Nelson won the Academy Awards are Top Gun: Maverick and F1. These films showcase Nelson's expertise in sound engineering, a skill he has honed through his extensive experience in the industry. His work has likely involved collaborating with other sound engineers, directors, and producers to create an immersive audio experience for audiences.
Nelson's career as a sound engineer has been marked by his ability to contribute to the success of various films. His work on Top Gun: Maverick and F1 has been particularly notable, earning him two Academy Awards in the Best Sound category.
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60 titles- The Way Things Seem to Be (2026) as Self
- F1 (2025) Supervising Sound Editor
- F1 (2025) Sound Designer
- Twisters (2024) Supervising Sound Editor
- Piece by Piece (2024) Supervising Sound Editor
- Origin (2023) Sound Designer
- Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Sound Designer
- Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Supervising Sound Editor
- Jurassic World Dominion (2022) Supervising Sound Editor
- Jurassic World Dominion (2022) Sound Designer
- Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021) Supervising Sound Editor
- Dolittle (2020) Sound Designer
- Knives Out (2019) Sound Designer
- Knives Out (2019) Supervising Sound Editor
- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) Sound Designer
- A Wrinkle in Time (2018) Supervising Sound Editor
- A Wrinkle in Time (2018) Sound Designer
- Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) Sound Designer
- Only the Brave (2017) Sound Designer
- Only the Brave (2017) Supervising Sound Editor
- Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) Supervising Sound Editor
- Incarnate (2016) Sound Designer
- Jurassic World (2015) Sound Designer
- Home (2015) Sound Designer
- The Peanuts Movie (2015) as Various Voices (voice)
- Gone Girl (2014) Sound Effects Editor
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Sound Designer
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) Sound Designer
- The Raid 2 (2014) Sound Designer
- The Croods (2013) Sound Designer
- Oblivion (2013) Supervising Sound Editor
- Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) Supervising Sound Editor
- ParaNorman (2012) Sound Designer
- Cars 2 (2011) Sound Effects Editor
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) Sound Effects Editor
- Mars Needs Moms (2011) Sound Effects Editor
- Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury (2011) Sound Designer
- Book of Dragons (2011) Sound Designer
- Toy Story 3 (2010) Sound Effects Editor
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010) Sound Designer
- Up (2009) Sound Effects Editor
- A Christmas Carol (2009) Sound Effects Editor
- WALL·E (2008) Sound Effects Editor
- Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) Sound Effects Editor
- Surviving Sid (2008) Supervising Sound Editor
- Ratatouille (2007) Foley Editor
- Beowulf (2007) Sound Effects Editor
- Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) Sound Effects Editor
- Cars (2006) Assistant Sound Designer
- Munich (2005) Sound Effects Editor
- The Incredibles (2004) Foley Editor
- Tripping With Caveh (2004) Sound Editor
- Finding Nemo (2003) Foley Editor
- Lilo & Stitch (2002) Sound Effects Editor
- Paragraph 175 (2000) Sound Designer
- Toy Story 2 (1999) Assistant Sound Editor
- Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) Sound Effects Editor
- 54 (1998) Sound Effects Editor
- Wag the Dog (1997) Sound Recordist
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Al Nelson best known for?
Al Nelson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including F1 (2025), F1 (2025), Twisters (2024), Top Gun: Maverick (2022).
How many credits does Al Nelson have?
Al Nelson has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2026.
What is Al Nelson's background in cinema and television?
Al Nelson is an American sound engineer. He has worked on a total of 54 projects. Nelson's known credits include sound work.