Fred W. Berger
Fred W. Berger (July 9, 1908 - May 23, 2003) was an American film editor.[3] He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Film Editing for the film The Hot Rock.[4] He also won an Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for seven more in the category Outstanding Picture Editing for his work on the television programs M*A*S*H and Dallas.[5] Berger died in May 2003 of natural causes at his home in Westwood, California, at the age of 94.[1][6]
Fred W. Berger | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 9, 1908 New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 23, 2003 (aged 94) Westwood, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan[1] |
| Occupation | Film editor |
| Spouse | Frances Berger[1] |
| Children | 2; including Peter E. Berger[2] |
Selected filmography
- The Hot Rock (1972; co-nominated with Frank P. Keller)
References
- Mcmellan, Dennis (May 30, 2004). "Fred Berger, 94; Film, TV Editor for 5 Decades Won Emmy for 'MASH". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- Barnes, Mike (October 21, 2011). "'Fatal Attraction' Editor Peter Berger Dies at 67". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- "Fred Berger, a longtime editor of film, TV shows". The Arizona Republic. Phoenix, Arizona. May 31, 2003. p. 32. Retrieved September 25, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "The 45th Academy Awards (1973) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- "Fred W. Berger". Television Academy. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- Lentz, Harris (April 20, 2004). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2003. McFarland. pp. 30–31. ISBN 9780786417568 – via Google Books.
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