Ray Dolby was an American engineer and inventor best known for founding Dolby Laboratories in 1965. He developed groundbreaking audio technologies that significantly improved sound quality in film and music. His innovations, such as Dolby Surround and Dolby Digital, transformed the way audiences experience sound in theaters and home entertainment systems. Born on January 18, 1933, in Portland, Oregon, Dolby earned a degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University. Throughout his career, he received numerous awards, including an Academy Award for his contributions to the film industry. Ray Dolby passed away on September 12, 2013, leaving a lasting legacy in audio technology.