old school Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Marvin was the coolest, most well loved cat to ever swing a boom pole. My heart is sad that he is gone, but full of happiness that I got to know him. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Marvin. CrewC His credits as a soundman. Rising Sun (short) (sound - as Marvin Lewis) (completed) 2012 Last Ditch Therapy (short) (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) (completed) 2008 Collector (short) (boom operator) 2007 The Kingdom (boom operator) 2007 Building the Dream (video documentary) (sound) 2006 The Pursuit of Happyness (boom operator) 2006 Dreamgirls (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 2005 Jarhead (boom operator) 2005 xXx: State of the Union (boom operator) 2005 Constantine (boom operator) 2004 Christmas with the Kranks (boom operator) 2004 Surviving Christmas (boom operator) 2003 Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (boom operator) 2003 Tears of the Sun (boom operator) 2002 Antwone Fisher (boom operator) 2002 Panic Room (boom operator) 2001 Ghosts of Mars (boom operator) 2001 The Brothers (boom operator) 2000 Bounce (boom operator) 2000 Charlie's Angels (boom operator) 2000 The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (boom operator) 2000 Love & Basketball (boom operator) 1999 The Green Mile (boom operator) 1999 8MM (boom operator) 1998 David and Lisa (TV movie) (boom operator) 1998 Beloved (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1998 Dead Man on Campus (boom operator) 1997 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1997 The Game (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1997 Metro (boom operator) 1996 Courage Under Fire (boom operator) 1996 Black Sheep (boom operator) 1995 Nick of Time (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1995 Se7en (boom operator) 1995 The Bridges of Madison County (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1995 Stuart Saves His Family (boom operator) 1994 A Low Down Dirty Shame (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1994 The Shawshank Redemption (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1994 Angels in the Outfield (boom operator - as Marvin E. Lewis) 1994 Clean Slate (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1993 Another Stakeout (boom operator: Las Vegas) 1993 In the Line of Fire (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1993 Point of No Return (boom operator) 1993 The Cemetery Club (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1992 Sneakers (boom operator) 1991 Bugsy (boom operator - uncredited) 1991 Shout (boom operator) 1991 Life Stinks (boom operator) 1990 Avalon (boom operator) 1989 Always (boom operator) 1989 Lethal Weapon 2 (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1989 Pink Cadillac (boom operator) 1989 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (boom operator: U.S. - as Marvin Lewis) 1988 Scrooged (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1988 Bird (boom operator) 1988 Satisfaction (boom operator) 1987 Jaws: The Revenge (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1987 Dragnet (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1987 Harry and the Hendersons (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1987 Critical Condition (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1986 Short Circuit (boom operator) 1986 Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1985 The Color Purple (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1985 American Flyers (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1985 The Goonies (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1984 All of Me (boom operator) 1984 Hard to Hold (boom operator) 1984 Mike's Murder (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1983 Deal of the Century (boom operator) 1983 Independence Day (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1982 Six Weeks (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1982 The Entity (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1981 Under the Rainbow (boom operator) 1981 The Devil and Max Devlin (boom operator) 1980 Altered States (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1980 Inside Moves (boom operator) 1980 Urban Cowboy (sound crew - as Marvin Lewis) 1979 The China Syndrome (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1979/I Elvis (TV movie) (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1978 The Buddy Holly Story (sound assistant - as Marvin Lewis) 1978 Blue Collar (sound - as Marvin Lewis) 1977 Which Way Is Up? (boom operator) 1977 A Piece of the Action (boom operator) 1977 Greased Lightning (boom operator) 1977 Minstrel Man (TV movie) (boom operator) 1977 Roots (TV mini-series) (boom operator) 1974 Uptown Saturday Night (boom operator) 1974 Pets (boom operator - as Marvin Lewis) 1973 Doctor Death: Seeker of Souls (cable person - uncredited) 1972 Lady Sings the Blues (cable person - uncredited) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcklseric Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 what an illustrious career. he is one of the first big name booms i heard of when i entered the business. R.I.P. Mr. Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 This is very sad news. Marvin was such a fine human being, always a pleasure to be around him, even for a brief conversation. Marvin had boomed for me only a few times, the odd days that Don couldn't do, a commercial here and there... I will really miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Lightstone, CAS Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 I am terribly saddened by the loss of Marvin Lewis. Truly one of the great Boom Operators. My condolences to his entire family. Marv and Willie Burton were a team for decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Williams Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Marvin and Willie were two of the first guys to show me the ropes out in L.A. when I arrived in 1979. It was Marvelous Marv who explained that the job always came first but to be successful you also have to be a team player too. Later in my career, Marvin worked with me here and there if Albert (RIP) Tennyson (RIP) or Mike Patillo was not available. He was a virtuoso with the pole, and would never give up on the shot. His smile and laughter always made the long days or nights shorter. He will truly be missed. RW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Hi Russell, and a warm WELCOME to jwsoundgroup.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Coffey Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I have had the pleasure of knowing Marvin for many years in a very personal way. A great, kind, warm funny man he was, but there was more to his story. A lot of people don't know the history of Local 695 so let me tell you about this aspect of Marvin: It's hard to imagine now, but back when Marvin got in the local, the unions were not exactly welcoming blacks into them. The Justice Department finally came down hard and forced the issue. At the time, my Dad, Jack Coffey, newly ran Local 695. He was not happy about the level of prejudice that existed then. It was very important to him that the first blacks in the local carry themselves well and have thick skin. Willie Burton was the first major black sound mixer and Marvin was his boom operator. They were first ones in as the union opened up to everyone. My Dad always said that they couldn't have handled the situation better than Jackie Robinson himself. He was always proud of their accomplishments as they went on to work on and receive awards for many big films. Marvin will be missed by all of us. John Coffey CAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlewisBoom Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 I just want to thank each and everyone of you for showing and share the true value of what my granddad stood for and who he was... This really shows me what shoes I have to fill to carry on his legacy and how no matter the situation if you keep tuff skin and carry your self well at all times (which was two thing my granddad was very big on) you can go and will achieve what ever you set your heart to!... we still to this day miss him like it just happen there's no easy way to not miss a man so great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Welcome, "BlewisBoom" (Barbara?). Marvin was a great human being who will always be remembered for his kindness and generosity of spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlewisBoom Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thank You so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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