Claire Simpson

Claire Simpson is a British film editor. For her work on Oliver Stone's Platoon, she won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing and was nominated for The Constant Gardener (2005), while her work on both films won her the BAFTA Award for Best Editing. She also worked as editor of Stone's Salvador (1986) and Wall Street (1987).

Claire Simpson - Quotes about editing

"I think that editing has...to do with architecture and, having built a house recently, I can honestly say that dealing with the plumbing can be as tantalizing as disguising the mechanics of the plot." "Cutting rooms are only dark and gloomy places if you make them so. Hard work, educated taste, sharp instincts, and a flair for the absurd have been essential to my career as an editor as well as important ingredients for my life. And never underestimate the value of good luck. I know many extraordinarily talented people who have not been lucky enough to win an Academy Award. Don't get me wrong, it was remarkably validating to win. But what really counts is to face every working day with the guts to be honest, both with your director and with the material you're working with. If you can't do that, don't take the job." 2026 The Dog Stars Seventh collaboration with Ridley Scott

TV movies

+ Editor Year Film Director1983 Peace on Borrowed TimeMalcolm Clarke First collaboration with Malcolm Clarke

TV series

Academy Award nominations & wins 2006 – The Constant Gardener (nominated) Best Film Editing 1987 – Platoon (won) Best Film Editing

Other awards and nominations 2006 – The Constant Gardener (nominated) ACE Eddie - Best Edited Feature Film, Dramatic 2006 – The Constant Gardener (won) BAFTA Film Award - Best Editing 2006 – The Constant Gardener (nominated) OFCS Award (Online Film Critics Society) Best Editing 1987 – Platoon (won) ACE Eddie - Best Edited Feature Film 1988 – Platoon (won) BAFTA Film Award - Best Editing