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Thelma Schoonmaker


Thelma Schoonmaker was born on January 3, 1940 in Algeria as Thelma Colbert Schoonmaker. She is an editor, known for Infiltracja (2006), Wilk z Wall Street (2013) and Chłopcy z ferajny (1990). She was previously married to Michael Powell. See full bio »

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Won 3 Oscars. Another 26 wins & 54 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Infiltracja
Infiltracja Editor
(2006)
Wilk z Wall Street
(2013)
Chłopcy z ferajny
(1990)
Wyspa tajemnic
(2010)

Filmography

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 2016/I Milczenie
 2015 Bombay Velvet
 2007 The Key to Reserva (Short)
 2007 The McCartney Years (Video documentary) (Rockshow Concert)
 2006 Infiltracja
 2004 Aviator
 2003 Michael Jackson: Number Ones (Video documentary) (segment "Bad")
 1995 Kasyno
 1995 Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory (Video documentary) (video "Bad")
 1990 Made in Milan (Short documentary)
 1990 Chłopcy z ferajny (film editor)
 1989 Nowojorskie opowiesci (segment "Life Lessons")
 1987 Michael Jackson: Bad (Video short)
 1985 Po godzinach
 1982 Król komedii
 1980 Rockshow (Documentary)
 1979 Wings Over the World (TV Movie documentary)
 1970 Street Scenes (Documentary)
 1970 Woodstock (Documentary) (as T. Schoonmaker)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Edited Michael Jackson music video "Bad" (1987).

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Alternate Names:

T. Schoonmaker | Thelma Schoonmaker-Powell
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Personal Quote:

People expect artists to be too normal, I think. I've been around enough of them now to see that they're very extraordinary human beings who behave differently than ordinary human beings. If they weren't as sensitive as they are they wouldn't be great artists. They are not the same as us. People should just learn to accept that. See more »

Trivia:

Worked mainly as an editor for Martin Scorsese, who had tried for years to convince her to work for him. She was unable to work in Hollywood, however, because she couldn't get into the union. When Scorsese called to ask her to work on Wściekły byk (1980), she again demurred because of lack of union membership. However, she believes that Al Pacino got her into the union. To this day, she... See more »

Star Sign:

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