Sam O'Steen
Editing · Born 1923-11-06 · age 76 at death · St. Francis, Arkansas, USA
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.
Titles
Rosemary's Baby
Chinatown
The Graduate
Cool Hand Luke
Frantic
Working Girl
Wolf
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Regarding Henry
Amityville II: The Possession
Catch-22
Silkwood
Postcards from the Edge
Carnal Knowledge
Biloxi Blues
Heartburn
Straight Time
Consenting Adults
Night Falls on Manhattan
Auntie Mame
A Dry White Season
Nadine
Robin and the 7 Hoods
The Day of the Dolphin
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
None But the Brave
The Sterile Cuckoo
The White River Kid
Hotel
Sparkle
Hurricane
Marriage on the Rocks
Portnoy's Complaint
Youngblood Hawke
The Best Little Girl in the World
Kisses for My President
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
Together?
High Risk
Kids Don't Tell
A Brand New Life
I Love You...Good-bye