Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James E. Newcom (August 29, 1905 – October 6, 1990) was an American film editor who had over 40 films during his long career. All 4 of these nominations were in the category of Best Film Editing 12th Academy Awards-Gone with the Wind. Shared with Hal C. Kern. Won. 17th Academy Awards-Nominated for Since You Went Away. Nomination shared with Hal C. Kern. Lost to Wilson. 23rd Academy Awards-Nominated for Annie Get Your Gun. Lost to King Solomon's Mines. 43rd Academy Awards-Nominated for Tora! Tora! Tora!. Nomination shared with Inoue Chikaya and Pembroke J. Herring. Lost to Patton.

Birthday: 1905-08-29