Popular film editor, Arthur Schmidt has died at his home at the age of 86. His death occurred on August 5, 2023. Tributes have been pouring in after his death was announced.
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“RIP Arthur Schmidt. One of the first editors I ever recognized name in opening credits. He played a big hand in some of the biggest and most rewatchable movies of the last 40 years,” Chauncey Telese.
“So much of the Back to the Future trilogy and Who Framed Roger Rabbit’s respective magic lies in their impeccable editing,” Tyler Foster.
“A big thank you to all the film editors out there. The film industry cannot survive without them. May Arthur Schmidt RIP,” MJ Burgess.
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“I’ve always loved Arthur Schmidt’s film editing! He’ll always be one of the best film editors of all time in my book!” Harrison Dillingham.
“I hate to hear about Mr. Schmidt’s passing. We sort of became pen pals during the pandemic. It was so cool to learn about his experience working on Roger Rabbit, Back to the Future, and his other great films. #RIPArthur,” Brett Reardon.
“Arthur Schmidt, editor of some of my favorite films including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump, and the @BacktotheFuture Trilogy, has passed away. Artie was an instrumental source when I was writing WE DON’T NEED ROADS. Rest in peace, good sir. Your friend in time…” Caseen Gaines.
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