Steven Weisberg, a highly acclaimed film editor known for his work with directors such as Alfonso Cuarón, Barry Sonnenfeld, and Rodrigo García, passed away at the age of 68. His ex-wife, Susan Ellicott, announced that Weisberg had been battling early onset Alzheimer’s for the past five years and was under care at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California. He was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 55.
During his career, Weisberg collaborated with Alfonso Cuarón on several notable films, including “A Little Princess” (1995), “Great Expectations” (1998), and “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004). He also worked with Barry Sonnenfeld on the pilot for “The Tick” in 2001, as well as “Big Trouble” (2002) and “Men in Black II” (2002). Additionally, Weisberg collaborated with Rodrigo García on the films “Mother and Child” (2009) and “Albert Nobbs” (2011).
Born on January 16, 1955, in New York City, Steven Charles Weisberg attended the State University of New York at Binghamton and later Syracuse University. He began his career in the film industry as an associate editor on the film “Gaby: A True Story” in 1987.
Throughout his career, Weisberg worked on a wide range of films, including “The Cable Guy” (1996), “Permanent Midnight” (1998), “Nurse Betty” (2000), “I Am David” (2003), “The Producers” (2005), “Man of the Year” (2006), “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” (2007), “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” (2010), and “Hope Springs” (2012). His talent and contribution to the film industry led him to launch his own production company, Lush Meadow Productions, in 2008.
Weisberg is survived by his two sons, Nathaniel and Joseph. Nathaniel has pursued a career as a historian and educator, while Joseph has found success as an artist, set builder, and musician. Weisberg was previously married to Susan Ellicott, a British journalist and television documentarian, from 1996 to 2008.
The passing of Steven Weisberg is a great loss for the film industry. His talented editing skills and collaborations with renowned directors have left an indelible mark on cinematic storytelling. His dedication to his craft and the films he worked on will be remembered and celebrated by film enthusiasts worldwide. Weisberg’s legacy lives on through the many films he contributed to and the impact he has had on the art of visual storytelling.
