Howie Hammerman was a recording technician/audio and sound engineer for Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, and Ewoks: The Battle for Endor.[1][2]
Hammerman was notorious among the crew for his sonorous belches whenever drinking soda. Therefore he was the first sound source to look for for recording Jabba's burping sound.[3] He also created the sarlacc's burp in Return of the Jedi as an uncredited crew member.[4]
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- Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide
- The Making of Star Wars Revenge of the Sith
- The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
- The Making of Return of the Jedi