About John McSweeney, Jr.
Lived 1915 – 1999 (aged 83). John McSweeney, Jr. was an American film editor.
John Fleming McSweeney Jr. (August 26, 1915 - May 19, 1999) was an American film editor. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Film Editing for the film Mutiny on the Bounty.
McSweeney died on May 19, 1999, of natural causes at his home in Redondo Beach, California, at the age of 83. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Selected filmography
Shorts
TV movies
+ Editor Year Film Director1966 The Dangerous Days of Kiowa JonesAlex March 1971 Dr. Cook's GardenTed Post A Tattered WebPaul Wendkos Murder Once RemovedCharles S. Dubin Paper ManWalter Grauman1973 Tom SawyerJames Neilson 1974 Mrs. SundanceMarvin J. Chomsky Big Rose: Double TroublePaul Krasny 1976 Having BabiesRobert Day The Boy in the Plastic BubbleRandal Kleiser1977 Captains CourageousHarvey Hart1978 Three on a DateBill Bixby
TV pilots
+ Editor Year Film Director1974 Young LoveNorman Tokar
TV series
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Who was John McSweeney, Jr.?
American film editor (1915-1999)
When was John McSweeney, Jr. born?
John McSweeney, Jr. was born on 26 August 1915 in New York City.
When did John McSweeney, Jr. die?
John McSweeney, Jr. died on 19 May 1999 in Redondo Beach.
What was John McSweeney, Jr.'s occupation?
John McSweeney, Jr. was a film editor.
What nationality was John McSweeney, Jr.?
John McSweeney, Jr. was American.
Sources & further reading
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