Sam O'Steen

Personal Info

Know For

Editing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1923-11-06 (77 years old)

Deathday

2000-10-11

Place of Birth

St. Francis, Arkansas, USA

Sam O'Steen

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.

Acting

1967

The Graduate

as Man on Bus (uncredited)

Production

1968

1974

Chinatown

as Editor

1970

Catch-22

as Editor

1994

Wolf

as Editor

1967

1988

Working Girl

as Editor

1988

Frantic

as Editor

1976

Sparkle

as Director

1991

1983

Silkwood

as Editor

1986

Heartburn

as Editor

1967

The Graduate

as Editor

1973

A Brand New Life

as Director

1976

High Risk

as Director

1985

Kids Don't Tell

as Director

1992

1978

Straight Time

as Editor

1999

1979

Hurricane

as Editor

1988

Biloxi Blues

as Editor

1967

Hotel

as Editor

1958

Auntie Mame

as Assistant Editor

1971

1989

1987

Nadine

as Editor

1972

1969

1965

1964

1974

1979

Together?

as Editor

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