Born in New Castle, PA; brother of producer Pandro S. Berman. Started cutting films at RKO in 1936 with FOLLOW THE FLEET and SWING TIME. Other notable (non-nominated) credits include QUALITY STREET, 1937; VIVACIOUS LADY and GUNGA DIN, both 1938; KITTY FOYLE, 1940; SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, 1962; THE FIXER, 1968; ELVIS: THAT'S THE WAY IT IS and TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE ME, JUNIE MOON, both 1970. He then moved into television movies and series until his retirement in 1977.

Film Editing 1966: GRAND PRIX (w. Fredric Steinkamp, Stewart Linder & Frank Santillo) 1 nomination, 1 Award