Sam O'Steen
- Known for
- Editing
- Born
- November 6, 1923
- Died
- October 11, 2000 (aged 76)
- Birthplace
- 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
The White River Kid
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Night Falls on Manhattan
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Wolf
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Consenting Adults
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Regarding Henry
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Postcards from the Edge
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A Dry White Season
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Working Girl
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Frantic
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Biloxi Blues
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Nadine
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Heartburn
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Silkwood
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Amityville II: The Possession
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Hurricane
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Together?
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Straight Time
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Chinatown
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The Day of the Dolphin
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Portnoy's Complaint
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Carnal Knowledge
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Catch-22
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The Sterile Cuckoo
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Rosemary's Baby
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Cool Hand Luke
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The Graduate
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Hotel
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
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Marriage on the Rocks
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None but the Brave
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Robin and the 7 Hoods
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Kisses for My President
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Youngblood Hawke
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Auntie Mame
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