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John Wright
Born
1943/1944
Died (aged 79)
Calabasas, California, U.S.
OccupationFilm editor
Notable workThe Hunt for Red October
Speed
SpouseJane Wright

John Wright (1943/1944 – April 20, 2023) was an ACE-certified film editor.

Wright received two Academy Award nominations for his work on The Hunt for Red October (1990) and Speed (1994). He worked twice with director Mel Gibson, editing The Passion of the Christ (2004) and Apocalypto (2006).

Wright died after battling prostate and bone cancer, on April 20, 2023, at the age of 79.[1][2]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ "John Wright, Oscar-Nominated Film Editor on 'Speed' and 'Hunt for Red October,' Dies at 79". The Hollywood Reporter. May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  2. ^ "John Wright, Oscar-Nommed Film Editor of 'The Hunt for Red October and 'Speed,' Dies at 79". Variety. May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

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BAFTA Award for Best Editing
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