About William Austin
Lived 1903 – 1993 (aged 90). William Austin was an American film editor.
William Nelson Austin (January 28, 1903 – December 28, 1993) was a Canadian-American film editor. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Film Editing for the film Flat Top.
Austin died on December 28, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 90.
Selected filmography Flat Top (1952)
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Who was William Austin?
American film editor (1903-1993)
When was William Austin born?
William Austin was born on 28 January 1903 in Canada.
When did William Austin die?
William Austin died on 28 December 1993 in Los Angeles.
What was William Austin's occupation?
William Austin was a film editor.
What nationality was William Austin?
William Austin was American.
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· DBpedia: William Austin (film editor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Austin. https://biography.guide/william-austin-film-editor/
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