Ralph Dawson (April 18, 1897 – November 15, 1962) was an American film editor who also did some acting, directing, and screenwriting. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Film Editing four times, and won the Award three times. He died on November 15, 1962.[1][2]

Ralph Dawson
Dawson with film reels and canisters for Anthony Adverse (1936)
Born(1897-04-18)April 18, 1897
DiedNovember 15, 1962(1962-11-15) (aged 65)
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
OccupationFilm editor

Selected filmography as editor

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Awards and nominations

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Year of ceremony Ceremony Award Nominated work Result Ref.
1936 8th Academy Awards Best Film Editing A Midsummer Night's Dream Won [3]
1937 9th Academy Awards Best Film Editing Anthony Adverse Won [4]
1939 11th Academy Awards Best Film Editing The Adventures of Robin Hood Won [5]
1955 27th Academy Awards Best Film Editing The High and the Mighty Nominated [6]

References

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  1. ^ Smith, Fredrick Y., ed. (1971). "In Memoriam". ACE Second Decade Anniversary Book. American Cinema Editors, Inc. p. 73.
  2. ^ "Ralph Dawson, 65, won three Oscars". Associated Press. November 17, 1962. p. 21. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "1936". Academy Awards. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "1937". Academy Awards. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "1939". Academy Awards. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "1955". Academy Awards. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
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