About Richard C. Meyer
Lived 1920 – 1985 (aged 65). Richard C. Meyer was a German and American film editor, screenwriter, film producer and film writer.
Richard C. Meyer (April 5, 1920 – July 19, 1985) was a German-American television and film editor and occasional film writer and film producer. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Film Editing for the miniseries King. He also won the BAFTA Award for Best Editing for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in 1970, which he shared with John C. Howard.
Meyer worked as a film editor for such films as Waterloo, Capone and Three in the Attic.
Selected filmography
Documentaries
+ Editorial department Year Film Director Role1967 Teenage RebellionSupervising editor
+ Producer Year Film Director Credit1967 Teenage RebellionAssociate producer
TV movies
+ Production manager Year Film Director Role1979 The Darker Side of TerrorGus TrikonisPost-production supervisor
TV series
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard C. Meyer?
American film editor (1920-1985)
When was Richard C. Meyer born?
Richard C. Meyer was born on 5 April 1920 in Frankfurt.
When did Richard C. Meyer die?
Richard C. Meyer died on 19 July 1985 in Los Angeles.
What was Richard C. Meyer's occupation?
Richard C. Meyer was a film editor, screenwriter, film producer and film writer.
What nationality was Richard C. Meyer?
Richard C. Meyer was German and American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard C. Meyer. https://biography.guide/richard-c-meyer/
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