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J. R. Grubbs

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J.R. Grubbs is a supervising sound editor whose work spans both film and television, with a career rooted at Skywalker Sound. He began his career in the early 1990s, initially credited in roles such as assistant sound editor or sound assistant on films including Wild at Heart (1990), Rush (1991), Miracle on 34th Street (1994), Toy Story (1995), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), and others. Over the years, he gained experience and rose through the ranks, later taking on the role of supervising sound editor on films such as Coco (2017) and Dolittle (2020), among many others.  Grubbs contributed significantly as a sound effects editor (and occasionally supervising sound editor) on a wide array of high-profile feature films—including Minority Report (2002), Iron Man (2008), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), Captain Marvel (2019), Doctor Strange (2016), The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier(2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), and The Marvels (2023)—as well as celebrated television series such as The Mandalorian (2019–present) and Andor (2022–present). In more recent years, he held the supervising sound editor title on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) and Dolittle (2020).  Throughout his career, Grubbs has earned multiple professional awards and nominations. Notably, he has won several Golden Reel Awards—presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors—for his exceptional work. His wins include awards for The Mandalorian (Season 2, 2020) in the category of Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Episodic Short Form – Effects/Foley (for “The Jedi”), Coco (2017) for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature Animation, Wreck-It Ralph (2012), and Up (2009). In total, he has received four wins and twenty nominations, including nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards.  Beyond his wins, Grubbs has been nominated multiple times for Golden Reel Awards for his sound effects editing work on major Marvel Cinematic Universe films including Iron Man (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Doctor Strange (2016), and Captain America: Civil War (2016).

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Assistant Sound Editor:
1990  Wild at Heart
1991  Rush
1992  Single White Female
1994  Miracle on 34th Street
1994  Quiz Show
1995  Toy Story

Sound Assistant:
1990  Wild at Heart
1991  Rush
1991  Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1992  Single White Female
1994  Miracle on 34th Street
1994  Quiz Show
1995  Toy Story

Sound Effects Editor:
1990  Wild at Heart
1991  Rush
1991  Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1992  Single White Female
1994  Baby's Day Out
1994  Miracle on 34th Street
1994  Quiz Show
1995  Toy Story
1997  Wag the Dog
1998  Sphere
1999  Anywhere but Here
1999  Galaxy Quest
2001  Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001  The Grey Zone
2002  Minority Report
2002  Punch-Drunk Love
2002  The Ring
2004  Catwoman
2004  Shrek 2
2005  The Weather Man
2005  xXx: State of the Union
2007  Lions for Lambs
2007  There Will Be Blood
2008  Bolt
2009  Up
2010  Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
2011  Cowboys & Aliens
2011  Rango
2012  John Carter
2012  The Avengers
2012  Wreck-It Ralph
2013  The Croods
2014  Captain America: The Winter Soldier
2015  Tomorrowland
2016  Doctor Strange
2016  Pete's Dragon
2018  Vice
2019  Ad Astra
2019  Captain Marvel
2022  White Noise
2024  Deadpool & Wolverine
2025  Superman
2025  The Electric State

Sound Re-Recording Mixer:
1990  Wild at Heart
1991  Rush
1991  Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1992  Single White Female
1994  Baby's Day Out
1994  Miracle on 34th Street
1994  Quiz Show
1995  Toy Story
1997  Wag the Dog
1998  Sphere
1999  Anywhere but Here
1999  Galaxy Quest
2001  Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001  The Grey Zone
2002  Minority Report
2002  Punch-Drunk Love
2002  The Ring
2004  Catwoman
2004  Shrek 2
2005  The Weather Man
2005  xXx: State of the Union
2007  Lions for Lambs
2007  There Will Be Blood
2008  Bolt
2009  Up
2010  Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
2011  Cowboys & Aliens
2011  Rango
2012  John Carter
2012  The Avengers
2012  Wreck-It Ralph
2013  The Croods
2014  Captain America: The Winter Soldier
2015  Tomorrowland
2016  Doctor Strange
2016  Pete's Dragon
2018  Vice
2019  Ad Astra
2019  Captain Marvel
2021  Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
2022  White Noise
2024  Deadpool & Wolverine
2025  Superman
2025  The Electric State

Supervising Sound Editor:
1990  Wild at Heart
1991  Rush
1991  Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1992  Single White Female
1994  Baby's Day Out
1994  Miracle on 34th Street
1994  Quiz Show
1995  Toy Story
1997  Wag the Dog
1998  Sphere
1999  Anywhere but Here
1999  Galaxy Quest
2001  Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001  The Grey Zone
2002  Minority Report
2002  Punch-Drunk Love
2002  The Ring
2004  Catwoman
2004  Shrek 2
2005  The Weather Man
2005  xXx: State of the Union
2007  Lions for Lambs
2007  There Will Be Blood
2008  Bolt
2009  Up
2010  Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
2011  Cowboys & Aliens
2011  Rango
2012  John Carter
2012  The Avengers
2012  Wreck-It Ralph
2013  The Croods
2014  Captain America: The Winter Soldier
2015  Tomorrowland
2016  Doctor Strange
2016  Pete's Dragon
2017  Coco
2018  Vice
2019  Ad Astra
2019  Captain Marvel
2020  Dolittle
2021  Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
2022  White Noise
2024  Deadpool & Wolverine
2025  Superman
2025  The Electric State

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