Richard J. Stumpf (October 15, 1926 – February 2, 2006) was an American film engineer and two-time Oscar winner. He studied electrical engineering and began his career at NBC, working on radio and then television. Stumpf contributed to the Mercury Program and worked for RCA, developing digital sound mixing techniques. His notable 29-year tenure at Universal Studios included leadership in sound and electronics, resulting in two patents and multiple accolades. He retired in 1997 as Vice President of Development, recognized for his significant contributions to the film industry.
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Meaning of the name - Richard
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Richard J. Stumpf belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: California
Educated At: Occidental College | University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: engineer
Employers: NBC | Bendix | RCA | Universal Studios
Awards Received: Academy Awards | Academy Medal of Commendation
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Libra 35 | 22 Libra 35 | 1 Aquarius 42 |
| Moon | 5 Aquarius 50 | 16 Leo 31 | 24 Virgo 47 |
| Mercury | 8 Scorpio 43 | 13 Scorpio 2 | 27 Capricorn 47 |
| Venus | 12 Libra 16 | 2 Libra 15 | 16 Aquarius 35 |
| Mars | 17 Taurus 27 | 16 Scorpio 0 | 15 Taurus 45 |
| Jupiter | 17 Aquarius 13 | 24 Cancer 0 | 0 Pisces 53 |
| Saturn | 24 Scorpio 52 | 26 Pisces 36 | 5 Sagittarius 42 |
| Uranus | 26 Pisces 30 | 0 Gemini 51 | 26 Pisces 29 |
| Neptune | 26 Leo 26 | 0 Aries 9 | 26 Leo 15 |
| Pluto | 15 Cancer 57 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 14 Cancer 31 |
| Rahu | 11 Cancer 4 | 16 Pisces 15 | 5 Cancer 49 |
| Ketu | 11 Capricorn 4 | 16 Virgo 15 | 5 Capricorn 49 |
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