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David Finfer (June 7, 1942 – April 3, 2023) was an American film editor who was nominated at the 1993 Academy Award for Best Film Editing for the film The Fugitive. He shared the nomination with Dean Goodhill, Don Brochu, Richard Nord, Dov Hoenig and Dennis Virkler.[1] The Fugitive (1993) was listed as the 39th best-edited film of all time in a 2012 survey of members of the Motion Picture Editors Guild.[2]
Key Information
Finfer had over 40 credits since his start in 1971. He died on April 3, 2023, at the age of 80.[3]
Selected filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat | Peter Locke | |
| 1979 | Real Life | Albert Brooks | First collaboration with Albert Brooks |
| 1980 | Defiance | John Flynn | |
| 1981 | Modern Romance | Albert Brooks | Second collaboration with Albert Brooks |
| 1985 | Lost in America | Third collaboration with Albert Brooks | |
| 1986 | Soul Man | Steve Miner | First collaboration with Steve Miner |
| Inside Out | Robert Taicher | ||
| 1987 | Back to the Beach | Lyndall Hobbs | |
| 1989 | Warlock | Steve Miner | Second collaboration with Steve Miner |
| 1990 | Heart Condition | James D. Parriott | |
| 1991 | Defending Your Life | Albert Brooks | Fourth collaboration with Albert Brooks |
| Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey | Peter Hewitt | ||
| 1993 | Boxing Helena | Jennifer Lynch | |
| The Fugitive | Andrew Davis | ||
| 1994 | Exit to Eden | Garry Marshall | |
| 1995 | Fair Game | Andrew Sipes | |
| 1997 | Romy and Michele's High School Reunion | David Mirkin | |
| 1998 | Kissing a Fool | Doug Ellin | |
| Simon Birch | Mark Steven Johnson | ||
| 1999 | The Runner | Ron Moler | |
| 2000 | Snow Day | Chris Koch | |
| 2001 | Joe Somebody | John Pasquin | |
| 2002 | The Santa Clause 2 | Michael Lembeck | First collaboration with Michael Lembeck |
| 2004 | Connie and Carla | Second collaboration with Michael Lembeck | |
| 2005 | Waiting... | Rob McKittrick | |
| 2006 | The Last Time | Michael Caleo | |
| The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | Michael Lembeck | Third collaboration with Michael Lembeck | |
| 2009 | Infestation | Kyle Rankin | |
| 2010 | Tooth Fairy | Michael Lembeck | Fifth collaboration with Michael Lembeck |
| Year | Film | Director | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Boxing Helena | Jennifer Lynch | Post-production coordinator |
| Year | Film | Director | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Inside Out | Robert Taicher | Second unit director |
Direct-to-video films
| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bachelor Party Vegas | Eric Bernt | |
| 2008 | The Clique | Michael Lembeck | Fourth collaboration with Michael Lembeck |
| 2009 | Still Waiting... | Jeff Balis | |
| 2011 | Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure | Michael Lembeck | Sixth collaboration with Michael Lembeck |
| 2016 | A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits | Michelle Johnston |
TV movies
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Legend of Walks Far Woman | Mel Damski |
| 1981 | For Ladies Only | |
| 1983 | An Invasion of Privacy | |
| The Fighter | David Lowell Rich | |
| I Want to Live | ||
| 1984 | The Sky's No Limit | |
| 2001 | The Flamingo Rising | Martha Coolidge |
| The Ponder Heart | ||
| 2011 | Geek Charming | Jeffrey Hornaday |
| 2013 | Teen Beach Movie | |
| 2015 | Teen Beach 2 |
TV series
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Emily's Reasons Why Not | Episode: "Pilot" |
References
[edit]- ^ "The 66th Academy Awards (1994) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. AMPAS. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- ^ "The 75 Best Edited Films". Editors Guild Magazine. 1 (3). May 2012. Archived from the original on 2015-03-17.
- ^ Franklin, McKinley (April 7, 2023). "David Finfer, Oscar-Nominated Editor of 'The Fugitive,' Dies at 80". Variety. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
External links
[edit]- David Finfer at IMDb
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David Finfer
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Early life and education
Early life, education, and military service
David Finfer was born on June 7, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York.[5][6] He graduated from Far Rockaway High School and earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Alfred University.[5] Finfer served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army.[5][1][7] After his military service, Finfer moved to Los Angeles in 1971 to pursue film studies at the American Film Institute.[5][1]Early career
Talent agency work
David Finfer began his career as a talent agent in New York City, working at Creative Management Associates, which later became International Creative Management (ICM). He represented several notable clients during this period, including Joan Crawford, Elsa Lanchester, and Judy Garland. In 1971, Finfer relocated to Los Angeles.Transition to film editing
After his work as a talent agent in New York City, David Finfer moved to Los Angeles in 1971 to pursue a career in film editing.[5][1] He studied at the American Film Institute during this period to develop his skills in the field.[5][1] Following his training, Finfer worked on a number of television movies and industrial films to gain practical experience as an editor.[5] His first feature editing credit came on the comedy Ya Gotta Walk It Like You Talk It (Or You’ll Lose That Beat), which marked his entry into feature film post-production.[5][1]Film editing career
Collaboration with Albert Brooks
David Finfer developed a long-term professional partnership with director Albert Brooks, beginning with his work editing Brooks' short films for Saturday Night Live. [5] [8] This early collaboration led to Finfer editing Brooks' first four feature films: Real Life (1979), Modern Romance (1981), Lost in America (1985), and Defending Your Life (1991). [5] [1] In Modern Romance, Finfer appeared in a cameo during a party scene, identifiable by the white scarf worn by his character. [5] The film incorporated several elements from Finfer's personal life, including his pet parakeet and his Porsche Targa, although the on-screen Porsche was silver rather than Finfer's black one. [5] Modern Romance is regarded as a cult classic among film editors. [5]Work on The Fugitive
David Finfer was one of the film editors on the 1993 thriller The Fugitive, directed by Andrew Davis and starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones.[1] He shared an Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing with Dennis Virkler, Don Brochu, Dov Hoenig, Richard Nord, and Dean Goodhill.[1] The same editing team received nominations from the American Cinema Editors (ACE) for Best Edited Feature Film – Dramatic and from BAFTA for Best Editing.[1][5] Finfer was specifically responsible for designing the film's acclaimed train wreck sequence, in which Ford's character, Dr. Richard Kimble, narrowly escapes death after a prison transport bus collides with an oncoming train.[5] The sequence received a standing ovation from the audience at the film's premiere at the Chinese Theatre.[5] It was also profiled on the television series How'd They Do That?.[5] This contribution highlighted Finfer's shift from his prior work in comedy editing to handling high-stakes action set pieces.[5]Later career in comedy and family films
In his later career, David Finfer gravitated toward comedy and family-oriented films, contributing to a range of light-hearted features and television movies that emphasized humor, teen themes, and broad appeal. [3] He edited the ensemble comedy Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997), which followed two friends navigating their past at a high school reunion. [3] This was followed by his work on the irreverent restaurant comedy Waiting... (2005), known for its ensemble cast and workplace antics. [3] Finfer's credits in family entertainment expanded notably in the 2000s and 2010s, including the fantasy comedy Tooth Fairy (2010), directed by Michael Lembeck and starring Dwayne Johnson as a hockey player forced to become a tooth fairy. [3] He also edited several Disney Channel original movies, such as Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure (2011), Teen Beach Movie (2013), and its sequel Teen Beach 2 (2015), which blended musical elements, surfing culture, and time-travel themes to target younger audiences. [3] These projects reflected his sustained involvement in teen and family genres, where he applied his editing expertise to pacing, comedic timing, and visual storytelling suited to broadcast and home viewing formats. [5]Awards and nominations
David Finfer received the following nominations for his work on The Fugitive (1993):- Academy Award for Best Film Editing (66th Academy Awards, 1994) – Nominated (shared with Dennis Virkler, Dean Goodhill, Don Brochu, Richard Nord, and Dov Hoenig) [2]
- BAFTA Award for Best Editing (1994) – Nominated [9]
- American Cinema Editors Eddie Award for Best Edited Feature Film (1994) – Nominated [9]