Sam O'Steen
Editing
Born: November 6, 1923 (76 years old)
Died: October 11, 2000
Place of birth: St. Francis, Arkansas, USA
Biography
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.
Filmography (37)
- The Graduate (1967, ★ 7.6)
- Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966, ★ 7.7)
- Rosemary's Baby (1968, ★ 7.8)
- Chinatown (1974, ★ 7.9)
- Cool Hand Luke (1967, ★ 7.7)
- Catch-22 (1970, ★ 6.7)
- Working Girl (1988, ★ 6.6)
- Frantic (1988, ★ 6.7)
- Sparkle (1976, ★ 7.4)
- Regarding Henry (1991, ★ 6.5)
- Silkwood (1983, ★ 6.9)
- Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964, ★ 6.2)
- Straight Time (1978, ★ 7.1)
- Kisses for My President (1964, ★ 7.3)
- Wolf (1994, ★ 6.1)
- Auntie Mame (1958, ★ 7)
- Heartburn (1986, ★ 6)
- Queen of the Stardust Ballroom (1975, ★ 5.7)
- Consenting Adults (1992, ★ 5.4)
- Night Falls on Manhattan (1997, ★ 6.3)
- The Day of the Dolphin (1973, ★ 5.8)
- Biloxi Blues (1988, ★ 6.2)
- Amityville II: The Possession (1982, ★ 5.8)
- Hotel (1967, ★ 5.9)
- Postcards from the Edge (1990, ★ 6.6)
- Carnal Knowledge (1971, ★ 6.6)
- A Dry White Season (1989, ★ 6.6)
- Marriage on the Rocks (1965, ★ 5.6)
- None But the Brave (1965, ★ 6.4)
- Nadine (1987, ★ 5.4)