George Folsey Jr.

American film editor, producer, and assistant director celebrated for his enduring creative partnership with director John Landis.

George Folsey Jr. - Personal Information

  • Name: George Folsey Jr.
  • Date of Birth: January 17, 1939
  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Date of Death: December 29, 2024
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Film Editor
  • Crew Jobs: Editor, Producer, Executive Producer, Second Unit Director, Additional Editor

Biography

George Joseph Folsey Jr. (January 17, 1939 – December 29, 2024) was an American film producer, editor, and assistant director. The son of prolific cinematographer George J. Folsey, George Jr. was a frequent collaborator of director John Landis.

Filmography

A selection of notable screen appearances and documentary contributions by George Folsey Jr.

  • On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers (2025) as Self
  • The Movies That Made Us (TV - 2019) as Self
  • The Killing Floor (2017) as Self
  • Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' (2009) as Self
  • The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion (1998) as Self - Editor
  • The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' (1998) as Self
  • Making Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) as Self

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