Sam O'Steen

Personal Info

Known For Editor

Gender Male

Birthday 1923-11-06

Deathday 2000-10-11 (76 years old)

Place of Birth St. Francis, Arkansas, USA

Also Known As Sam O' Steen

Sam O'Steen

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

Editor

1999
1994
Wolf

as Editor

1992
1991
Regarding Henry

as Editor

1989
1988
Working Girl

as Editor

1988
Frantic

as Editor

1988
Biloxi Blues

as Editor

1987
Nadine

as Editor

1986
Heartburn

as Editor

1983
Silkwood

as Editor

1979
Hurricane

as Editor

1979
Together?

as Editor

1978
Straight Time

as Editor

1974
Chinatown

as Editor

1972
1971
1970
Catch-22

as Editor

1969
1968
Rosemary's Baby

as Editor

1967
Cool Hand Luke

as Editor

1967
The Graduate

as Editor

1967
Hotel

as Editor

1965
1965
1964
1964
1958
Auntie Mame

as Assistant Editor

Director

1985
Kids Don't Tell

as Director

1976
Sparkle

as Director

1976
High Risk

as Director

1974
1973
A Brand New Life

as Director

Actor

1967
The Graduate

as Man on Bus (uncredited)