![Meet Ken Nightingall, the mysterious 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' from Star Wars that cosplayers have plucked from obscurity - ABC News Meet Ken Nightingall, the mysterious 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' from Star Wars that cosplayers have plucked from obscurity - ABC News](https://s.abcnews.com/images/Entertainment/190726_vod_orig_star_wars_boom_guy_hpMain_1x1_608.jpg)
Meet Ken Nightingall, the mysterious 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' from Star Wars that cosplayers have plucked from obscurity - ABC News
![The Boom Operator on Mandalorian wears pinks shorts over his jeans, in honor of Ken Kightingall, the original 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' : r/StarWars The Boom Operator on Mandalorian wears pinks shorts over his jeans, in honor of Ken Kightingall, the original 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' : r/StarWars](https://preview.redd.it/sqg2fv2nhe761.jpg?width=484&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61aa8860afe0e7ad3cda64f0494d9190c8159b1a)
The Boom Operator on Mandalorian wears pinks shorts over his jeans, in honor of Ken Kightingall, the original 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' : r/StarWars
Mando Mercs Costume Club - Do you hear that sound? The thunder and fury of Mandalorians? Yeah, it was recorded by a guy in pink shorts! #ANewHope #SoundGuy #PinkShorts *thanks to all
![Oklahoma 501st on Twitter: "We mourn the loss of boom mike operator and legend in the industry, Ken Nightingall. He is lovingly remembered by Star Wars fans for the iconic pink shorts Oklahoma 501st on Twitter: "We mourn the loss of boom mike operator and legend in the industry, Ken Nightingall. He is lovingly remembered by Star Wars fans for the iconic pink shorts](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYkFMQ4WoAg3sOQ.jpg)
Oklahoma 501st on Twitter: "We mourn the loss of boom mike operator and legend in the industry, Ken Nightingall. He is lovingly remembered by Star Wars fans for the iconic pink shorts
![Delaney King on Twitter: "The film crew community is making amazing memes and sharing lovely stories to mark the passing of sound grip Ken Nightingall, who wore those pink shorts whilst operating Delaney King on Twitter: "The film crew community is making amazing memes and sharing lovely stories to mark the passing of sound grip Ken Nightingall, who wore those pink shorts whilst operating](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYo65dPU0AEw_Xk.jpg)
Delaney King on Twitter: "The film crew community is making amazing memes and sharing lovely stories to mark the passing of sound grip Ken Nightingall, who wore those pink shorts whilst operating
![Eddie Stephens on Twitter: "Most creative Cosplay from this year's Star Wars Celebration; audio guy with pink shorts: https://t.co/sICNAUqYV8" / Twitter Eddie Stephens on Twitter: "Most creative Cosplay from this year's Star Wars Celebration; audio guy with pink shorts: https://t.co/sICNAUqYV8" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUPXStgXwAMwK9u.jpg)
Eddie Stephens on Twitter: "Most creative Cosplay from this year's Star Wars Celebration; audio guy with pink shorts: https://t.co/sICNAUqYV8" / Twitter
![Meet Ken Nightingall, the mysterious 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' from Star Wars that cosplayers have plucked from obscurity - Good Morning America Meet Ken Nightingall, the mysterious 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' from Star Wars that cosplayers have plucked from obscurity - Good Morning America](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/pink-shorts-04-as-ht-190725_hpMain_16x9_608.jpg)
Meet Ken Nightingall, the mysterious 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' from Star Wars that cosplayers have plucked from obscurity - Good Morning America
![Ken Nightingall dead: Star Wars' iconic boom operator and 'pink shorts boom guy' dies - Irish Mirror Online Ken Nightingall dead: Star Wars' iconic boom operator and 'pink shorts boom guy' dies - Irish Mirror Online](https://i2-prod.irishmirror.ie/incoming/article22064957.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/1_Untitled-1.jpg)
Ken Nightingall dead: Star Wars' iconic boom operator and 'pink shorts boom guy' dies - Irish Mirror Online
![sara 🪐 on Twitter: "@Clayton_Sandell @PhilSzostak @ABC I went to a 1977 disco Star Wars themed party at San Diego comic con and we had a boom mic guy (but with a sara 🪐 on Twitter: "@Clayton_Sandell @PhilSzostak @ABC I went to a 1977 disco Star Wars themed party at San Diego comic con and we had a boom mic guy (but with a](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EAfwNj-U4AAi5jk.jpg:large)
sara 🪐 on Twitter: "@Clayton_Sandell @PhilSzostak @ABC I went to a 1977 disco Star Wars themed party at San Diego comic con and we had a boom mic guy (but with a
![Meet Ken Nightingall, the mysterious 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' from Star Wars that cosplayers have plucked from obscurity - ABC News Meet Ken Nightingall, the mysterious 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' from Star Wars that cosplayers have plucked from obscurity - ABC News](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/pink-shorts-02-as-ht-190725_hpEmbed_11x14_992.jpg)
Meet Ken Nightingall, the mysterious 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' from Star Wars that cosplayers have plucked from obscurity - ABC News
![Ken Nightingall R.I.P at 92: Veteran 'Star Wars' Boom Operator, AKA 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' - YouTube Ken Nightingall R.I.P at 92: Veteran 'Star Wars' Boom Operator, AKA 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' - YouTube](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cdp7vZhMlfk/maxresdefault.jpg)
Ken Nightingall R.I.P at 92: Veteran 'Star Wars' Boom Operator, AKA 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy' - YouTube
![Frankie Grande goes shopping in Beverly Hills wearing a pink baseball cap monogrammed with his name and a pink Star Wars t-shirt Featuring: Frankie Grande Where: Los Angeles, California, United States When: Frankie Grande goes shopping in Beverly Hills wearing a pink baseball cap monogrammed with his name and a pink Star Wars t-shirt Featuring: Frankie Grande Where: Los Angeles, California, United States When:](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/F27XN9/frankie-grande-goes-shopping-in-beverly-hills-wearing-a-pink-baseball-F27XN9.jpg)