About Philip W. Anderson
Lived 1915 – 1980 (aged 64). Philip W. Anderson was an American film editor.
Philip W. Anderson (June 23, 1915 – March 27, 1980 ) was an American film editor with more than fifty film credits commencing with the 1939 films, Marine Circus and Dark Magic.
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for three films: Giant (directed by George Stevens - 1956; with William Hornbeck and Fred Bohanan), Sayonara (directed by Joshua Logan - 1957; with Arthur P. Schmidt), and The Parent Trap (directed by David Swift - 1961). His final credit is for A Man Called Horse (directed by Elliot Silverstein - 1970).
Filmography
+ Editorial department Year Film Director Role1956 GiantGeorge StevensAssociate film editor
+ Actor Year Film Director Role Notes1927 Man, Woman and SinMonta BellAl Whitcomb (as a Child)1929 RedskinVictor SchertzingerYoung Wing Foot
Short documentaries
+ Director Year Film1942 Self Defense
Shorts
+ Editor Year Film Director 1939 Dark MagicRoy Rowland Radio Hams Felix E. Feist Culinary Carving Take a Cue Let's Talk Turkey Romance of the PotatoSammy Lee 1940 Maintain the Right StuffieFred Zinnemann The Domineering Male Johnny Hines Spots Before Your Eyes Social Sea Lions 'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number TwoGeorge Sidney 1941 Penny to the Rescue Will Jason Quiz Biz Murder in 3-DGeorge Sidney Memory TricksWill Jason Aeronutics Cuban Rhythm Will Jason Water Bugs Flicker Memories Fancy AnswersBasil Wrangell How to Hold Your Husband - BACKJohnny Hines 1942 Aqua AnticsLouis Lewyn What About Daddy?Will Jason Acro-BattyLouis Lewyn Victory QuizWill Jason Pete Smith's Scrapbook Barbee-Cues Will Jason Victory Vittles Calling All Pa's 1943 First Aid Hollywood DaredevilsLouis Lewyn Fala: The President's Dog Gunther von Fritsch Seeing Hands Seventh Column Will Jason Scrap Happy Tips on Trips 1944 Practical Joker Home Maid Groovie Movie Easy LifeWalter Hart Movie PestsWill Jason
+ Second unit or assistant director Year Film Director Role Notes 1946 Treasures from Trash Dave O'Brien Assistant director I Love My Husband, But!
+ Writer Year Film Director1946 Treasures from TrashDave O'Brien
TV movies
+ Editor Year Film Director1971 Goodbye, Raggedy AnnFielder Cook
TV series
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Who was Philip W. Anderson?
American film editor (1915-1980)
When was Philip W. Anderson born?
Philip W. Anderson was born on 23 June 1915 in New York City.
When did Philip W. Anderson die?
Philip W. Anderson died on 27 March 1980 in California.
What was Philip W. Anderson's occupation?
Philip W. Anderson was a film editor.
What nationality was Philip W. Anderson?
Philip W. Anderson was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Philip W. Anderson
· DBpedia: Philip W. Anderson (film editor)
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