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Home/People/Zach Staenberg
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Born
Aug 1, 1951
Age 74
Place of Birth
USA
Known For
Editing
Gender
Male

Career Highlights

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Zach Staenberg

Editing

Biography
Zach S. Staenberg, A.C.E. (born August 1951) is an American film editor best known for his work on action films and the Matrix Trilogy. Staenberg won an Academy Award and two ACE Eddie Award for the editing of The Matrix (1999) and for HBO's Gotti (1996) for which he was also nominated for an Emmy. The Matrix films were written and directed by the Wachowskis, with whom Staenberg has had an extended collaboration dating from 1996. He is a frequent collaborator of director Andrew Niccol.
Modern Noir: The Sights & Sounds of 'Bound' poster

Modern Noir: The Sights & Sounds of 'Bound'

as Self
2014
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing poster

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

as Self
2004
Edge Codes.com: The Art of Motion Picture Editing poster

Edge Codes.com: The Art of Motion Picture Editing

as Self
2004
Making 'Enter the Matrix' poster

Making 'Enter the Matrix'

as Self
2003
The Matrix Revisited poster

The Matrix Revisited

as Self - Editor
2001