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Stu Linder

1931 – 2006

American film editor

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About Stu Linder

Lived 1931 – 2006 (aged 74). Stu Linder was an American film editor.

Stewart Bridgewater Linder (November 8, 1931 – January 12, 2006) was an American film editor with 25 credits. He shared the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for the 1966 film Grand Prix (directed by John Frankenheimer), which was the first film on which Linder was credited as an editor.

Linder is particularly noted for his long collaboration (1982–2006) with the director Barry Levinson. Perhaps the best remembered film from their collaboration, extended over 20 films, was Rain Man (1988), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Linder won an ACE Eddie award for editing this film, and was nominated for both the Academy Award and the BAFTA Award for Best Editing.

Death Linder died on January 12, 2006, of a heart attack, at the age of 74.

Legacy The 2006 film Man of the Year starring Robin Williams is dedicated to Linder's memory. Stu was on location editing this feature when he died of a heart attack. His co-editor, Blair Daily was the first on scene.

Partial filmography

+ Thanks Year Film Director Role2006 Man of the YearBarry LevinsonIn memory of

TV pilots

+ Editor Year Film Director1983 DinerBarry Levinson

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Awards
Academy Award for Best Film Editing
Also known as
Stewart Bridgewater Linder

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stu Linder?

American film editor (1931-2006)

When was Stu Linder born?

Stu Linder was born on 8 November 1931 in Geneva.

When did Stu Linder die?

Stu Linder died on 12 January 2006 in Ridgefield.

What was Stu Linder's occupation?

Stu Linder was a film editor.

What nationality was Stu Linder?

Stu Linder was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stu Linder

· Wikidata: Q2357791

· DBpedia: Stu Linder

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