Question: What key details about douglas shearer  can be extracted from the following bio?  Bio: douglas g. shearer -lrb- november 17 , 1899 -- january 5 , 1971 -rrb- was a canadian american pioneer sound designer and recording director who played a key role in the advancement of sound technology for motion pictures . he won seven academy awards for his work . in 2008 , he was inducted into canada 's walk of fame .
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- years active is 1928 -- 1968- death date is 5 january 1971- birth date is 17 november 1899- name is douglas shearer- death place is culver city , california , u.s.- birth place is westmount , quebec , canada- occupation is sound designer sound director