Fred J. Brown

Fred J. Brown was born on April 7, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Brown worked in the film industry, contributing to sound design and editing. In 1973, Brown served as Sound Effects Editor on The Exorcist. In 1984, Brown held the role of Supervising Sound Editor on Red Dawn.

Brown’s work focused on sound editing, a technical and creative role that shapes a film’s auditory landscape. As Sound Effects Editor on The Exorcist, Brown helped craft the film’s unsettling audio elements, while as Supervising Sound Editor on Red Dawn, Brown oversaw the broader sound design process. These credits reflect Brown’s involvement in two distinct films across different genres.