THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Ray Dolby

American engineer and inventor of the Dolby noise reduction system (1933-2013)

Ray Dolby was born on January 18, 1933 in Portland, United States and died on September 12, 2013, aged 80.

Born

January 18, 1933

Ray Dolby died aged 80.

Died: September 12, 2013

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Portland, United States
Professions
inventor, electrical engineer, businessperson, physicist, patent inventor, engineer, audio engineer, civil engineer
Citizenship
United States

More about Ray Dolby

Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Birth name
Ray Milton Dolby

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Questions people ask

How old was Ray Dolby when they died?

Ray Dolby died aged 80.

When is Ray Dolby’s birthday?

Ray Dolby’s recorded birthday is January 18.

Where was Ray Dolby born?

Ray Dolby was born in Portland, United States.

What was Ray Dolby’s name at birth?

Ray Dolby’s recorded birth name is Ray Milton Dolby.

When did Ray Dolby die?

Ray Dolby died on September 12, 2013.