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]
Fred W. Berger | |
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| 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] |
Berger died in May 2003 of natural causes at his home in Westwood, California, at the age of 94.[1][6]
Selected filmography
- The Hot Rock (1972; co-nominated with Frank P. Keller)