Sam O'Steen
Editing
Born: 1923-11-06 · St. Francis, Arkansas, USA
Died: 2000-10-11
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 vers
🎬 Movies (30)
The White River Kid
1999
Editor
Night Falls on Manhattan
1997
Editor
Wolf
1994
Editor
Consenting Adults
1992
Editor
Regarding Henry
1991
Editor
Postcards from the Edge
1990
Editor
A Dry White Season
1989
Editor
Working Girl
1988
Editor
Frantic
1988
Editor
Biloxi Blues
1988
Editor
Nadine
1987
Editor
Heartburn
1986
Editor
Kids Don't Tell
1985
Director
Silkwood
1983
Editor
Amityville II: The Possession
1982
Editor
The Best Little Girl in the World
1981
Director
Hurricane
1979
Editor
Together?
1979
Editor
Straight Time
1978
Editor
Sparkle
1976
Director
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
1976
Director
High Risk
1976
Director
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
1975
Director
Chinatown
1974
Editor
I Love You...Good-bye
1974
Director
A Brand New Life
1973
Director
The Day of the Dolphin
1973
Editor
Portnoy's Complaint
1972
Editor
Carnal Knowledge
1971
Editor
Catch-22
1970
Editor