About

History:

John Paul Livadary was a sound designer. He started work in 1928 at Columbia Pictures and won the Academy Award for Best Sound three times, in a career that spanned 30 years. The first Oscar was for One Night of Love, the second for The Jolson Story and the third for From Here to Eternity. (Source: America Pink).

1940 Census:
4034 Cromwell Avenue (Value $15,000): 1) John P. Livadary, head of household; white married male 39 years of age; born in Turkey; sound director, motion pictures; earns more than $5,000. 2) Helen Livadary, wife; white married female 24 years of age; born in Illinois; not working. 3) Elizabeth T. Livadary, daughter; white female 7 years of age; born in California; in school. 4) Paul J. Livadary, son; white male 2 years of age; born in California.