Sam O'Steen
Personal Info
Known for
Editing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1923-11-06
Day of Death
2000-10-11 (76 years old)
Place of Birth
St. Francis, Arkansas, USA
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
Acting
(1967)
The Graduate
as Man on Bus (uncredited)
Crew
(1999)
The White River Kid
Editor
(1997)
Night Falls on Manhattan
Editor
(1994)
Wolf
Editor
(1992)
Consenting Adults
Editor
(1991)
Regarding Henry
Editor
(1990)
Postcards from the Edge
Editor
(1989)
A Dry White Season
Editor
(1988)
Working Girl
Editor
(1988)
Frantic
Editor
(1988)
Biloxi Blues
Editor
(1987)
Nadine
Editor
(1986)
Heartburn
Editor
(1985)
Kids Don't Tell
Director
(1983)
Silkwood
Editor
(1982)
(1981)
(1979)
Hurricane
Editor
(1979)
Together?
Editor
(1978)
Straight Time
Editor
(1976)
Sparkle
Director
(1976)
(1976)
High Risk
Director
(1975)
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
Director
(1974)
Chinatown
Editor
(1974)
I Love You...Good-bye
Director
(1973)
A Brand New Life
Director
(1973)
The Day of the Dolphin
Editor
(1972)
Portnoy's Complaint
Editor
(1971)
Carnal Knowledge
Editor
(1970)
Catch-22
Editor
(1969)
The Sterile Cuckoo
Editor
(1968)
Rosemary's Baby
Editor
(1967)
Cool Hand Luke
Editor
(1967)
The Graduate
Editor
(1967)
Hotel
Editor
(1966)
(1965)
None But the Brave
Editor
(1965)
Marriage on the Rocks
Editor
(1964)
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Editor
(1964)
Kisses for My President
Editor
(1964)
Youngblood Hawke
Editor
(1958)
Auntie Mame
Assistant Editor