Born in Sturgis, MI. Began editing silent films in 1928. Other notable (un-nominated) credits include THE SEA WOLF (1930); BODY AND SOUL (1931); MYSTERY RANCH (1932); THE LOST PATROL and GEORGE WHITE'S SCANDALS (both 1934); WAIKIKI WEDDING (1937); ROAD TO SINGAPORE and THE HOWARDS OF VIRGINIA (both 1940); STAR SPANGLED RHYTHM (1942); IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE (1953); THE BIG FISHERMAN (1959). His last feature, released after his death of an apparent heart attack, was A RAISIN IN THE SUN (1961), which was completed by William A. Lyon.  Film Editing 1948: THE NAKED CITY  Film Editing 1956: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS (w. Gene Ruggiero) 2 nominations, 2 Awards