Person

Sam O'Steen

Editing · 1923–2000 · 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.

Known for

Filmography

1999The White River KidEditor
1997Night Falls on ManhattanEditor
1994WolfEditor
1992Consenting AdultsEditor
1991Regarding HenryEditor
1990Postcards from the EdgeEditor
1989A Dry White SeasonEditor
1988Working GirlEditor
1988Biloxi BluesEditor
1988FranticEditor
1987NadineEditor
1986HeartburnEditor
1985Kids Don't TellDirector
1983SilkwoodEditor
1982Amityville II: The PossessionEditor
1981The Best Little Girl in the WorldDirector
1979Together?Editor
1979HurricaneEditor
1978Straight TimeEditor
1976Look What's Happened to Rosemary's BabyDirector
1976High RiskDirector
1976SparkleDirector
1975Queen of the Stardust BallroomDirector
1974ChinatownEditor
1974I Love You...Good-byeDirector
1973The Day of the DolphinEditor
1973A Brand New LifeDirector
1972Portnoy's ComplaintEditor
1971Carnal KnowledgeEditor
1970Catch-22Editor
1969The Sterile CuckooEditor
1968Rosemary's BabyEditor
1967The GraduateMan on Bus (uncredited)
1967Cool Hand LukeEditor
1967HotelEditor
1966Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Editor
1965Marriage on the RocksEditor
1965None But the BraveEditor
1964Youngblood HawkeEditor
1964Kisses for My PresidentEditor
1964Robin and the 7 HoodsEditor
1958Auntie MameAssistant Editor

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