Sam O'Steen
Editing · Born Nov 6, 1923 · Died Oct 11, 2000 (76) · 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.
Known for
Rosemary's Baby
19687.8
Chinatown
19747.9
The Graduate
19677.6
Cool Hand Luke
19677.7
Frantic
19886.7
Working Girl
19886.6
Wolf
19946.1
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
19667.7
Regarding Henry
19916.5
Amityville II: The Possession
19825.7
Catch-22
19706.7
Silkwood
19836.9
Postcards from the Edge
19906.6
Carnal Knowledge
19716.6
Biloxi Blues
19886.3
Heartburn
19866.0
Straight Time
19787.1
Consenting Adults
19925.4
Night Falls on Manhattan
19976.4
Auntie Mame
19587.0
