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16 M PS E . O R G ound engineer George Harris Anderson passed December 23, 2024. He was 76. In 1978, George lived in Utah, where he got a job with Sony Classics Film and met sound supervisor Paul Huntsman. George's job as a film runner brought him to Los Angeles where he worked in commercials and fell in with a group of talented sound editors at Blue Light Sound who taught him the craft of sound editing. In 1983, he met the infamous Drummond brothers and there were movies and adventures to be had. His meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to his craft set him apart as one of the most accomplished sound professionals in the field. George had over 80 feature film credits. He worked as a sound editor on such films as Silverado, Predator, Die Hard, Dick Tracy and A League of Their Own. George's first job as a sound supervisor was Crime Story for Michael Mann in 1986. He went on to supervise the sound on Groundhog Day, Rudy, Meet the Parents, Mystery Alaska, Dodgeball, Talladega Nights and Bridesmaids, among many others. George eventually became known as the go-to guy for comedy. His passion for sound, combined with his collaborative spirit, made him a mentor to many and a trusted colleague to some of the most talented filmmakers and sound professionals of his time. Harold Ramis wrote: "George's laugh at preview screenings gave me confidence." Jon Poll wrote: M PS E O B I T "There was a durable elegance about George, a depth of soul, and a worldliness evident in his understated humor, his grasp of what matters and in his kind actions." — J U L I A P O L L Artistic Soul "George was chill before anyone even invented the word. I was lucky enough to work with George for ten years and he was always the calmest person to be around in any situation. He was also one of the most satisfying people to ever get a laugh out of." George liked to make lists of favorites… Favorite books, Favorite Bars, Favorite Great Americans, Favorite Filmmakers, Favorite Music, Favorite Breakfast Places on his many road trips to Mississippi and of course, lists of prime numbers. George also was good at spinning a story as only a Southern Gentleman with a colorful past could. In the words of our friend Julia Poll … "There was a durable elegance about George, a depth of soul, and a worldliness evident in his understated humor, his grasp of what matters and in his kind actions." First and foremost in his life was George's family. Experiencing art, cooking, watching movies and storytelling with his daughters, Lindsey and Jennifer, gave him the deepest joy. He was an exemplary father and devoted husband. In his retirement, he looked forward to living in Santa Barbara, traveling, especially to spring training, painting, writing, playing music, thinking about deep space, a comfy chair and the company of many good books. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Marty; daughters, Lindsey Seale Anderson, and Jennifer Anderson, sister, Lindsey Dudevoir, nieces and nephews and former wife and friend, Michelle Anderson. George was a true friend to those lucky enough to have known him. George's sophisticated and artistic soul will be missed in body as he will surely continue to be an agent of good wherever he goes… We hold you with love George. S