Robert Leighton
Biography
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Leading feature editor who has worked on all of director Rob Reiner's films since his debut, "This Is Spinal Tap" (1984). As Reiner's career has spanned a variety of genres, Leighton has demonstrated a knack for constructing many kinds of films. He has also worked on the Ron Shelton films, "Bull Durham" (1988) and "Blaze" (1989). Leighton earned his first Oscar nomination for his work on...
Biography
Leading feature editor who has worked on all of director Rob Reiner's films since his debut, "This Is Spinal Tap" (1984). As Reiner's career has spanned a variety of genres, Leighton has demonstrated a knack for constructing many kinds of films. He has also worked on the Ron Shelton films, "Bull Durham" (1988) and "Blaze" (1989). Leighton earned his first Oscar nomination for his work on the slickly made but old-fashioned courtroom drama "A Few Good Men (1992)."
Filmography
Editing (Feature Film)
A Dog's Purpose
(2017)
Editor
The Intern
(2015)
Editor
Chef
(2014)
Editor
Now You See Me
(2013)
Editor
The Details
(2011)
Editor
Flipped
(2010)
Editor
The Bucket List
(2007)
Editor
For Your Consideration
(2006)
Editor
Rumor Has It...
(2005)
Editor
Shall We Dance
(2004)
Editor
Alex & Emma
(2003)
Editor
A Mighty Wind
(2003)
Editor
Best in Show
(2000)
Editing
The Story of Us
(1999)
Editor
Hush
(1998)
Editor
Courage Under Fire
(1996)
Editor
Ghosts of Mississippi
(1996)
Editor
The American President
(1995)
Editor
North
(1994)
Editor
Life with Mikey
(1993)
Editor
A Few Good Men
(1992)
Editor
Late for Dinner
(1991)
Editor
Misery
(1990)
Editor
When Harry Met Sally...
(1989)
Editor
Blaze
(1989)
Editor
Bull Durham
(1988)
Editor
The Princess Bride
(1987)
Editor
Stand by Me
(1986)
Editor
The Sure Thing
(1985)
Executive Editor
This Is Spinal Tap
(1984)
Editor Supervisor
Wavelength
(1983)
Editor
Blood Tide
(1982)
Executive Editor
Kill and Kill Again
(1981)
Editor
The House Where Death Lives
(1980)
Editor
Life Events
1980
Feature debut as an editor, "The House Where Death Lives"
1984
First collaboration with Rob Reiner, "This Is Spinal Tap"
