Maurice, born in France before World War II, began his career as an apprentice sound editor on the Maysles’ brothers’ classic documentary, Salesman, and as sound assistant for Gimme Shelter. For over 40 years, he has been sought out by the leading filmmakers of his generation for his artistry, creative intuition, and meticulous editing direction. His collaborators have included: Brian DePalma, Francis Ford Coppola, Bob Fosse, Sydney Lumet, David Mamet, Martin Scorsese, Paul Schrader, Bruce Weber, and Jan Kadar, just a few of the many award-winning filmmakers who have relied on his understanding of sound. His best known work on feature films includes: Apocalypse Now, Carlito’s Way, The Godfather, Chicago, The Cider House Rules, Desperately Seeking Susan, Heist, Reds, Scarface, The Spanish Prisoner, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, and The Winslow Boy, a few of 112 film credits.