Sam O'Steen
Born:November 6, 1923
Place of Birth:St. Francis, Arkansas, USA
Died:October 11, 2000
Known For:Editing
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
Acting
The Graduate
Man on Bus (uncredited)
1967
Production
Chinatown
Editor
1974
Rosemary's Baby
Editor
1968
The Graduate
Editor
1967
Cool Hand Luke
Editor
1967
Working Girl
Editor
1988
Catch-22
Editor
1970
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Editor
1966
Frantic
Editor
1988
Auntie Mame
Assistant Editor
1958