Jack Foley
Sound Designer

Jack Foley Net Worth

Jack Foley is a renowned Sound Designer who has a net worth of $15 million. He was born in New York City in April 12, 1891 and is credited with pioneering the art of Foley Art, which is the process of adding live sound effects to a film's picture in post-production. Foley artists are now widely recognized for their work in the film industry and Jack Foley is considered to be one of the most influential figures in the field.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 12, 1891
Birth Place New York City, NY
Age 128 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $15 million (2024)

About

Sound designer who pioneered "Foley Art" or the creation and addition of live sound effects to a film's picture in post-production. Individuals who practice this trade were subsequently called Foley artists. 

Before Fame

He was raised in the Seagate neighborhood of Coney Island, New York and attended P.S. 158 alongside Bert Lahr.

Trivia

In order to recreate the sound of footsteps on film, he recorded his own paces. He estimated he walked over 5000 miles in his work at Universal Studios. 

Family Life

He had one daughter. 

Associated With

He met Cary Grant when the actor was still a stilt-walker in Coney Island. 

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