Sam O'Steen
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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
Credits

The Graduate (1967)
Editor

Chinatown (1974)
Editor

Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Editor

Cool Hand Luke (1967)
Editor

Wolf (1994)
Editor

Working Girl (1988)
Editor

Carnal Knowledge (1971)
Editor

Frantic (1988)
Editor

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)
Editor

Catch-22 (1970)
Editor

Amityville II: The Possession (1982)
Editor

Straight Time (1978)
Editor

Postcards from the Edge (1990)
Editor

Regarding Henry (1991)
Editor

Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964)
Editor

Night Falls on Manhattan (1997)
Editor

Heartburn (1986)
Editor

Biloxi Blues (1988)
Editor

Consenting Adults (1992)
Editor

Silkwood (1983)
Editor

The Day of the Dolphin (1973)
Editor

None But the Brave (1965)
Editor

A Dry White Season (1989)
Editor

The White River Kid (1999)
Editor

Hotel (1967)
Editor

Nadine (1987)
Editor

The Sterile Cuckoo (1969)
Editor

Youngblood Hawke (1964)
Editor

Marriage on the Rocks (1965)
Editor

Hurricane (1979)
Editor

Kisses for My President (1964)
Editor

Together? (1979)
Editor

Portnoy's Complaint (1972)
Editor





