7.8
Movie
Editing
Sam O'Steen
- Born
- Died
- (aged 76)
- Birthplace
- St. Francis, Arkansas, USA
- Credits
- 42 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.8
Movie
7.9
Movie
Chinatown
7.6
Movie
The Graduate
7.7
Movie
Cool Hand Luke
6.7
Movie
Frantic
6.6
Movie
Working Girl
6.1
Movie
Wolf
7.7
Movie
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
6.5
Movie
Regarding Henry
5.7
Movie
Amityville II: The Possession
6.7
Movie
Catch-22
6.9
Movie
Silkwood
6.6
Movie
Postcards from the Edge
6.6
Movie
Carnal Knowledge
6.3
Movie
Biloxi Blues
6.0
Movie
Heartburn
7.1
Movie
Straight Time
5.4
Movie
Consenting Adults
Acting credits 1
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | The Graduate Film | Man on Bus (uncredited) |
Crew credits 42
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The White River Kid Film | Editor |
| 1997 | Night Falls on Manhattan Film | Editor |
| 1994 | Wolf Film | Editor |
| 1992 | Consenting Adults Film | Editor |
| 1991 | Regarding Henry Film | Editor |
| 1990 | Postcards from the Edge Film | Editor |
| 1989 | A Dry White Season Film | Editor |
| 1988 | Working Girl Film | Editor |
| 1988 | Biloxi Blues Film | Editor |
| 1988 | Frantic Film | Editor |
| 1987 | Nadine Film | Editor |
| 1986 | Heartburn Film | Editor |
| 1985 | Kids Don't Tell Film | Director |
| 1983 | Silkwood Film | Editor |
| 1982 | Amityville II: The Possession Film | Editor |
| 1981 | The Best Little Girl in the World Film | Director |
| 1979 | Together? Film | Editor |
| 1979 | Hurricane Film | Editor |
| 1978 | Straight Time Film | Editor |
| 1976 | Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby Film | Director |
| 1976 | High Risk Film | Director |
| 1976 | Sparkle Film | Director |
| 1975 | Queen of the Stardust Ballroom Film | Director |
| 1974 | Chinatown Film | Editor |
| 1974 | I Love You...Good-bye Film | Director |
| 1973 | The Day of the Dolphin Film | Editor |
| 1973 | A Brand New Life Film | Director |
| 1972 | Portnoy's Complaint Film | Editor |
| 1971 | Carnal Knowledge Film | Editor |
| 1970 | Catch-22 Film | Editor |
| 1969 | The Sterile Cuckoo Film | Editor |
| 1968 | Rosemary's Baby Film | Editor |
| 1967 | The Graduate Film | Editor |
| 1967 | Cool Hand Luke Film | Editor |
| 1967 | Hotel Film | Editor |
| 1966 | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Film | Editor |
| 1965 | Marriage on the Rocks Film | Editor |
| 1965 | None But the Brave Film | Editor |
| 1964 | Youngblood Hawke Film | Editor |
| 1964 | Kisses for My President Film | Editor |
| 1964 | Robin and the 7 Hoods Film | Editor |
| 1958 | Auntie Mame Film | Assistant Editor |