Don Zimmerman (film editor)

Zimmerman initially studied to become a veterinarian. He served in Vietnam, and later became a music editor. He moved into film editing after meeting director Hal Ashby, who was also an editor at the time.[3]

Zimmerman began his career in 1969 as an apprentice editor in music and sound effects working for the Mirisch Co. on films such as: The Hawaiians, Gaily, Gaily, Little Big Man, The Godfather, Where's Papa and Jonathan Livingston Seagull.[4] He then became a picture assistant editor for director Hal Ashby on films such as: "The Landlord," “Harold and Maude,” “Shampoo” and “Being There.”.[3] Zimmerman went on to work with director Hal Ashby on six films including "Coming Home," for which he received an Academy Awards nomination.[4]

In 1993, Zimmerman began working with director Tom Shadyac. Zimmerman went on to work with Shadyac on "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" ,"The Nutty Professor", "Patch Adams", and "Liar Liar".[4]

Zimmerman is married to Donna Zimmerman. The couple have five children, all of whom are in the film business. Sons Dean, Danny and David are all film editors. Debi is a costumer. Dana works in post-production.[3]

• Don Zimmerman at IMDb
• Don Zimmerman at AllMovie
• Don Zimmerman at Rotten Tomatoes