Andrew Mondshein

Biography

​Andrew Mondshein (born February 28, 1957) is an acclaimed American film editor and director, recognized for his adept storytelling and innovative editing techniques across a diverse array of films.​

Early Life and Education

Mondshein grew up on the East Coast of the United States and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. His early interest in cinema led him to New York, where he began his career in film editing.

Career Highlights

Mondshein's entry into the film industry was marked by his work as an assistant editor on two Sidney Lumet films in 1982: Deathtrap and The Verdict. He progressed to editing five of Lumet's films between 1984 and 1992, including Garbo Talks and Running on Empty. Notably, he was among the first editors to adopt electronic editing techniques, utilizing the Montage system for Lumet's Power in 1986.

A significant collaboration in Mondshein's career has been with Swedish director Lasse Hallström. Their partnership began with Once Around (1991) and includes acclaimed films such as What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Chocolat (2000), and The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014).

Mondshein's editing of M. Night Shyamalan's The Sixth Sense (1999) garnered widespread recognition, earning him nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and ACE Eddie Award, as well as winning the Satellite Award for Best Editing.

Selected Filmography

Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)

Running on Empty (1988)

What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

The Sixth Sense (1999)

Chocolat (2000)

The Shipping News (2001)

Analyze That (2002)

An Unfinished Life (2005)

The Hoax (2006)

Feast of Love (2007)

Cold Souls (2009)

Remember Me (2010)

The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012)

Safe Haven (2013)

The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)

A Tale of Love and Darkness (2015)

Freeheld (2015)

The Mummy (2017)

American Made (2017)

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)

Chaos Walking (2021)

Deep Water (2022)

Rustin (2023)

A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) ​

Awards and Recognition

Academy Award Nomination: Best Film Editing for The Sixth Sense (1999)

BAFTA Award Nomination: Best Editing for The Sixth Sense (1999)

ACE Eddie Award Nomination: Best Edited Feature Film – Dramatic for The Sixth Sense (1999)

Satellite Award: Best Editing for The Sixth Sense (1999)

ACE Eddie Award Nomination: Best Edited Feature Film – Comedy or Musical for Chocolat (2000)

Personal Life

Andrew Mondshein is married to producer Leslie Holleran. The couple resides in Larchmont, New York, and has children.