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Cara Silverman

1959 – 2014

American film editor

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About Cara Silverman

Lived 1959 – 2014 (aged 54). Cara Silverman was an American film editor.

Cara Ruth Silverman (September 24, 1959 - September 22, 2014) was an American film editor.

Born in New York City, Silverman received a degree in political science from American University, then took an internship at WNET in New York. She began her career as an assistant editor on projects such as The Bonfire of the Vanities, Cape Fear and A Bronx Tale, then secured her first solo project with Party Girl.

Silverman frequently collaborated with several directors: John Whitesell (See Spot Run, Malibu's Most Wanted), Mark Rosman (A Cinderella Story, The Perfect Man), Ken Kwapis (He's Just Not That Into You, Big Miracle) and James Gunn (Super, Movie 43).

Silverman was busy working on several projects shortly before her death on September 22, 2014.

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Important facts

Born
24 September 1959
Birth century
20th century
Died
22 September 2014, Los Angeles
Occupation
Film editor
Nationality
United States
Education
American University
Also known as
Cara Ruth Silverman

People in Cara Silverman's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of James Gunn
James Gunn
1923 – 2020
Writer
 Portrait of John
John
1881 – 1963
Latin Catholic priest
 Portrait of Ken Kwapis
Ken Kwapis
b. 1957
Film director
 Portrait of John Whitesell
John Whitesell
b. 1961
Film director
 Portrait of Mark Rosman
Mark Rosman
b. 1959
Film director

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cara Silverman?

American film editor (1959-2014)

When was Cara Silverman born?

Cara Silverman was born on 24 September 1959.

When did Cara Silverman die?

Cara Silverman died on 22 September 2014 in Los Angeles.

What was Cara Silverman's occupation?

Cara Silverman was a film editor.

What nationality was Cara Silverman?

Cara Silverman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cara Silverman

· Wikidata: Q1035260

· DBpedia: Cara Silverman

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