Norman Hollyn (May 11, 1952 – March 17, 2019) was an American film editor and Michael Kahn Endowed Chair in Editing at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.

Norman Hollyn
Born(1952-05-11)May 11, 1952
New York, United States
DiedMarch 17, 2019(2019-03-17) (aged 66)
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
OccupationFilm editor

Biography

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Hollyn was born in New York on May 11, 1952, and attended Stony Brook University.[1] He taught at the University of Southern California as the first Michael Kahn Endowed Chair in Editing within the School of Cinematic Arts.[2][3] Hollyn died in Yokohama, Japan, on March 17, 2019, where he was serving as a guest lecturer at the Tokyo University of the Arts.[4]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (March 19, 2019). "Norman Hollyn Dies: 'Sophie's Choice' And 'Heathers' Editor Was 66". Deadline. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Philadelphia, Desa (November 13, 2013). "Michael Kahn Honored at SCA". USC School of Cinematic Arts. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  3. ^ Lincoln, Ross A. (March 18, 2019). "Norman Hollyn, 'The Cotton Club' and 'Sophie's Choice' Film Editor, Dies at 66". The Wrap. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  4. ^ Barnes, Mike (March 18, 2019). "Norman Hollyn, Film Editor on 'Heathers,' Music Editor on 'Sophie's Choice,' Dies at 66". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
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