Sam O'Steen
Editing
- Born
- November 6, 1923 · St. Francis, Arkansas, USA
- Died
- October 11, 2000 (age 76)
Sam O'Steen was an American film editor and director, renowned for his collaborations with director Mike Nichols. His editing work on films like The Graduate (1967), Rosemary's Baby (1968), and Chinatown (1974) earned him critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. O'Steen's precise editing style significantly influenced the pacing and narrative structure of these classic films. He also directed several television movies, including Queen of the Stardust Ballroom (1975), showcasing his versatility in the industry.
Known for
Rosemary's Baby
June 12, 1968
Chinatown
June 20, 1974
The Graduate
December 21, 1967
Cool Hand Luke
November 1, 1967
Frantic
February 19, 1988
Working Girl
December 20, 1988
Wolf
June 17, 1994
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
June 22, 1966
Regarding Henry
July 10, 1991
Amityville II: The Possession
September 24, 1982
Catch-22
June 24, 1970
Silkwood
December 14, 1983
Behind the camera42
- 1999The White River Kid Editor
- 1997Night Falls on Manhattan Editor
- 1994Wolf Editor
- 1992Consenting Adults Editor
- 1991Regarding Henry Editor
- 1990Postcards from the Edge Editor
- 1989A Dry White Season Editor
- 1988Working Girl Editor
- 1988Biloxi Blues Editor
- 1988Frantic Editor