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

Frantic (1988)
Editor

Working Girl (1988)
Editor

Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Editor

Chinatown (1974)
Editor

The Graduate (1967)
Editor

Catch-22 (1970)
Editor

Cool Hand Luke (1967)
Editor

Carnal Knowledge (1971)
Editor

Amityville II: The Possession (1982)
Editor

Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964)
Editor

Straight Time (1978)
Editor

Regarding Henry (1991)
Editor

Biloxi Blues (1988)
Editor

Wolf (1994)
Editor

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

Silkwood (1983)
Editor

Heartburn (1986)
Editor

Consenting Adults (1992)
Editor

Postcards from the Edge (1990)
Editor

The Day of the Dolphin (1973)
Editor

Night Falls on Manhattan (1997)
Editor

A Dry White Season (1989)
Editor

The White River Kid (1999)
Editor

None But the Brave (1965)
Editor

Marriage on the Rocks (1965)
Editor

The Sterile Cuckoo (1969)
Editor

Nadine (1987)
Editor

Kisses for My President (1964)
Editor

Hotel (1967)
Editor

Hurricane (1979)
Editor

Portnoy's Complaint (1972)
Editor

Youngblood Hawke (1964)
Editor

Together? (1979)
Editor





