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.

Birthday

Nov 6, 1923

Place of birth

St. Francis, Arkansas, USA

Deathday

Oct 11, 2000

Also known as

Sam O' Steen

Credited in

As cast

The Graduate
As Man on Bus (uncredited)

As crew

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Role: Editor
Rosemary's Baby
Role: Editor
Chinatown
Role: Editor
Catch-22
Role: Editor
Wolf
Role: Editor
Cool Hand Luke
Role: Editor
Working Girl
Role: Editor
Frantic
Role: Editor
Sparkle
Role: Director
Regarding Henry
Role: Editor
Silkwood
Role: Editor
Heartburn
Role: Editor
The Graduate
Role: Editor
The Best Little Girl in the World
Role: Director
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
Role: Director
A Brand New Life
Role: Director
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
Role: Director
High Risk
Role: Director
Kids Don't Tell
Role: Director
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Role: Editor
Consenting Adults
Role: Editor
Straight Time
Role: Editor
Night Falls on Manhattan
Role: Editor
The White River Kid
Role: Editor
Hurricane
Role: Editor
The Day of the Dolphin
Role: Editor
Biloxi Blues
Role: Editor
Amityville II: The Possession
Role: Editor
Kisses for My President
Role: Editor
Hotel
Role: Editor
Auntie Mame
Role: Assistant Editor
Carnal Knowledge
Role: Editor
A Dry White Season
Role: Editor
Postcards from the Edge
Role: Editor
Nadine
Role: Editor
Portnoy's Complaint
Role: Editor
The Sterile Cuckoo
Role: Editor
Marriage on the Rocks
Role: Editor
None But the Brave
Role: Editor
Youngblood Hawke
Role: Editor
I Love You...Good-bye
Role: Director
Together?
Role: Editor