Donald W. Ernst

Donald Ernst
Born
Donald William Ernst

(1934-01-25)January 25, 1934
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedApril 9, 2023(2023-04-09) (aged 89)
Stevenson Ranch, California, U.S.
Other namesDon Ernst
Occupation(s)Film, sound, music editor, film producer
Years active1956–2011

Donald W. Ernst (January 25, 1934 – April 9, 2023) was an American film, music and sound editor and film producer.[1] He commonly worked in the animation industry.

Ernst started his career in television serving as editor on Gilligan's Island, Cimarron Strip and Gunsmoke, he later moved on to film editing. Ernst went to work at Ralph Bakshi's studio editing films such as Coonskin, The Lord of the Rings, Wizards and Hey Good Lookin'.

Upon joining Disney, Ernst got a chance to produce films such as Aladdin, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey and Fantasia 2000 (along with Roy E. Disney). He also produced the English voice adaptation of Spirited Away.

Ernst died on April 9, 2023, at the age of 89.[2]

Filmography

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Producer

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Editor

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Music department

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  • Mind Games 5.2
    • music editor (as Don Ernst)
    • 1989
  • Stand Alone 5.2
    • music editor
    • 1985
  • Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 6.6 TV Series
    • music editor (as Don Ernst)
    • 1982
  • The Kid with the Broken Halo 5.5 TV Movie
    • music editor (as Don Ernst)
    • 1982
  • Silent Rage 5.4
    • music editor (as Don Ernst)
    • 1982
  • A Time to Die 4.2
    • music editor (as Don Ernst)
    • 1982
  • Parasite 4.0
    • music editor (as Don Ernst)
    • 1982
  • Soggy Bottom, U.S.A. 5.3
    • music editor (as Don Ernst)
    • 1981
  • Early Warning 5.3
    • music editor (as Don Ernst)
    • 1981
  • Earthbound 4.2
    • music editor
    • 1981
  • A Time for Miracles 7.2 TV Movie
    • music editor: Echo Films (as Don Ernst)
    • 1980
  • The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story 5.1 TV Movie
    • music editor
    • 1980
  • The Comeback Kid 5.8 TV Movie
    • music editor (as Don Ernst)
    • 1980
  • Attica 6.4 TV Movie
    • music editor
    • 1980
  • She Came to the Valley 4.3
    • music editor (as Don Ernst)
    • 1979
  • In Search of Noah's Ark 4.6
    • music editor (as Don Ernst)
    • 1976
  • A Summer Without Boys 7.0 TV Movie
    • music editor (as Don Ernst)
    • 1973
  • The Killing Kind 6.1
    • music editor (as Don Ernst)

Sound Department

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References

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  1. ^ "Donald W. Ernst". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2013. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013.
  2. ^ Animation Editor-Producer Don Ernst Dies Age 89
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