Thelma Schoonmaker
Film editor
1940 –
Who is Thelma Schoonmaker?
Thelma Colbert Schoonmaker is an American film editor who has worked with director Martin Scorsese for over forty years. She has edited all of Scorsese's films since Raging Bull, first working with Scorsese in his debut feature film Who's That Knocking at My Door. Schoonmaker has received seven Academy Award nominations for best editing, and has won three times.
Schoonmaker was married to film director Michael Powell from 19 May 1984 until his death in 1990. Since his death, Schoonmaker has been dedicated to preserving the films and honoring the legacy of her husband, who directed many classic films, including The Red Shoes. She was introduced to Michael Powell by Martin Scorsese and London based film producer Frixos Constantine.
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- Born
- Jan 3, 1940
Algiers - Also known as
- Thelma Schoonmaker-Powell
- T. Schoonmaker
- Parents
- Spouses
- Michael Powell
(1984/05/19 - 1990/02/19)
- Michael Powell
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Algeria
- Profession
- Education
- Cornell University
- New York University
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on July 23, 2013
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