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Summer 2026 – LOCAL695.COM 41 a Group 1 Sound Mixer—a fortunate break that enabled him at age 28 to start immediately working as a Location Mixer for movies and television shows, eventually working on more than eighty-five movies in the course of his career. As a Production Sound Mixer in Hollywood, Tommy left an indelible mark on the industry. He loved working on films and often worked back-to-back films, having the Teamsters come to the set of the film he was finishing on a Friday night, pick up his fifty-eight cases of sound equipment and then deliver it to the new film set Monday morning. He was young, indefatigable, and energized daily by the thrill of being a Sound Mixer in Hollywood. His work over the years earned him prestigious accolades, including a BAFTA Award and an Oscar nomination for Dick Tracy, as well as an Emmy nomination for Fire on the Mountain. He collaborated with some of cinema's most iconic directors—Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Ritt, Jim Brooks, Warren Beatty, Adam Sandler, Terry Gilliam, and John Carpenter, earning their trust and admiration through his technical mastery and infectious spirit. Some of his favorite films to work on were Gardens of Stone, The Fisher King, Bulworth, Defending Your Life, Broadcast News, Halloween, Big Trouble in Little China, and Starman. For the majority of those years, Tommy had the pleasure of working with his dear friend, and Boom Operator Joe Brennan. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Tommy was known as a great host and storyteller. He often said laughingly, "Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!" He loved to golf, starting with playing on his high school golf team and then as an adult, representing the Oakmont Country Club in the Metro Golf League in Los Angeles. He also was an avid reader with a passion for collecting rare books and had a lifelong love for his faithful canine companions. Tommy had a zest for life that drew people to him, frequently hosting lively gatherings filled with laughter and good food. He threw a big Fourth of July party annually to watch the stupendous fireworks extravaganza coming from the Rose Bowl which was adjacent to his backyard. Tommy with his son Jesse Causey Tommy Causey with Jerry Zucker Joe Brennan and Richard Kite with Tommy Tommy with John Carpenter and Kurt Russell