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Pembroke J. Herring

1930 – 2020

American film editor

Film editor
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About Pembroke J. Herring

Lived 1930 – 2020 (aged 90). Pembroke J. Herring was an American film editor.

Pembroke Jones Herring (April 15, 1930 – May 19, 2020) was an American film editor who has three Oscar nominations for the category of Best Film Editing. He often worked with Sidney Poitier on the films that Poitier directed, editing nearly all of them. Herring's son, Craig Herring, is also a film editor.

Oscar nominations

1970 Academy Awards-Nominated for Tora! Tora! Tora!, along with Inoue Chikaya and James E. Newcom. Lost to Patton. 1976 Academy Awards-Nominated for Bound for Glory, along with Robert C. Jones. Lost to Rocky. 1985 Academy Awards-Nominated for Out of Africa, along with Sheldon Kahn, Fredric Steinkamp and William Steinkamp. Lost to Witness.

Filmography

TV movies

TV series

TV specials

+ Thanks Year Title Role2021 93rd Academy AwardsIn memoriam

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Important facts

Born
15 April 1930, Miami
Birth century
20th century
Died
19 May 2020
Occupation
Film editor
Nationality
United States
Also known as
Pembroke Jones Herring

People in Pembroke J. Herring's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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b. 1991
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1928 – 2002
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Sheldon Kahn
b. 1940
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William Steinkamp
1953 – 2025
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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pembroke J. Herring?

American film editor (1930–2020)

When was Pembroke J. Herring born?

Pembroke J. Herring was born on 15 April 1930 in Miami.

When did Pembroke J. Herring die?

Pembroke J. Herring died on 19 May 2020.

What was Pembroke J. Herring's occupation?

Pembroke J. Herring was a film editor.

What nationality was Pembroke J. Herring?

Pembroke J. Herring was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pembroke J. Herring

· Wikidata: Q2068483

· DBpedia: Pembroke J. Herring

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