About Rita Roland
Lived 1914 – 1998 (aged 83). Rita Roland was an American film editor.
Rita Roland (born Rita Rosenstein) was a prolific German-born film editor known for her work on German and American films like Six Pack, The New Kids, and Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff.
Biography Rita Rosenstein was born in Germany to Ernst Rosenstein and Elsa Landsberger. She began her career as a film editor in her native country before World War II. She fled Germany during the Holocaust, moving to Hollywood, where she edited dozens of films for MGM before she died in 1998. She was survived by her husband, Dutch writer-director Henry Martin.
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+ Editorial department Year Film Director Role Notes 1961 AdaDaniel MannAssistant editor
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Who was Rita Roland?
American film editor (1914-1998)
When was Rita Roland born?
Rita Roland was born on 5 October 1914 in Berlin.
When did Rita Roland die?
Rita Roland died on 17 August 1998 in Los Angeles.
What was Rita Roland's occupation?
Rita Roland was a film editor.
What nationality was Rita Roland?
Rita Roland was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rita Roland. https://biography.guide/rita-roland/
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