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Sam O'Steen

Sam O'Steen

EditorDirectorActor Nov 6 (died age 76) St. Francis, Arkansas, USA 1958–1999 (41 year career)
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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 vers…

Known For

Chinatown
Film

Chinatown

Editor
Rosemary's Baby
Film

Rosemary's Baby

Editor
The Graduate
Film

The Graduate

Man on Bus (uncredited)
Cool Hand Luke
Film

Cool Hand Luke

Editor
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Film

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Editor
Frantic
Film

Frantic

Editor
Working Girl
Film

Working Girl

Editor
Regarding Henry
Film

Regarding Henry

Editor

Filmography