Sam O'Steen
- Known for
- Editing
- Born
- November 6, 1923
- Died
- October 11, 2000
- Birthplace
- St. Francis, Arkansas, USA
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.
Filmography

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

Biloxi Blues 1988
Editor

Frantic 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

Together? 1979
Editor

Hurricane 1979
Editor

Straight Time 1978
Editor

Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby 1976
Director

High Risk 1976
Director

Sparkle 1976
Director

Queen of the Stardust Ballroom 1975
Director

Chinatown 1974
Editor

I Love You...Good-bye 1974
Director

The Day of the Dolphin 1973
Editor

A Brand New Life 1973
Director

Portnoy's Complaint 1972
Editor

Carnal Knowledge 1971
Editor

Catch-22 1970
Editor

The Sterile Cuckoo 1969
Editor

Rosemary's Baby 1968
Editor

The Graduate 1967
as Man on Bus (uncredited), Editor

Cool Hand Luke 1967
Editor

Hotel 1967
Editor

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 1966
Editor

Marriage on the Rocks 1965
Editor

None but the Brave 1965
Editor

Youngblood Hawke 1964
Editor

Kisses for My President 1964
Editor

Robin and the 7 Hoods 1964
Editor

Auntie Mame 1958
Assistant Editor
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