Sam O'Steen
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.
Crew

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Editor

Rosemary's Baby
Editor

Chinatown
Editor

Catch-22
Editor

Wolf
Editor

Cool Hand Luke
Editor

Working Girl
Editor

Frantic
Editor

Sparkle
Director

Regarding Henry
Editor

Silkwood
Editor

Heartburn
Editor

The Graduate
Editor

The Best Little Girl in the World
Director

Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
Director

A Brand New Life
Director

Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
Director

High Risk
Director

Kids Don't Tell
Director

Robin and the 7 Hoods
Editor

Consenting Adults
Editor

Straight Time
Editor

Night Falls on Manhattan
Editor

The White River Kid
Editor

Hurricane
Editor

The Day of the Dolphin
Editor

Biloxi Blues
Editor

Amityville II: The Possession
Editor

Kisses for My President
Editor

Hotel
Editor

Auntie Mame
Assistant Editor

Postcards from the Edge
Editor

Portnoy's Complaint
Editor

Carnal Knowledge
Editor

Marriage on the Rocks
Editor

A Dry White Season
Editor

Nadine
Editor

None But the Brave
Editor

The Sterile Cuckoo
Editor

Youngblood Hawke
Editor

I Love You...Good-bye
Director

Together?
Editor