Ian Crafford, the British film editor behind two Oscar Best Picture nominees, has died at 82. He passed away on July 22 at his home in Brazil after battling cancer.
His son, Scott Crafford, confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter. Crafford built a four-decade career across major Hollywood productions and British films.
His credits included Field of Dreams and Hope and Glory, both nominated for Best Picture. He also edited Never Say Never Again, The Indian in the Cupboard, and The Game of Their Lives.
Crafford Built a Distinguished Film Career
Crafford worked with director John Boorman on three films. These included The Emerald Forest, Hope and Glory, and Where the Heart Is.
He earned a BAFTA nomination for his editing work on Hope and Glory. Earlier, he handled sound effects for Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Born in Hemel Hempstead, England, Crafford began working at Elstree Studios at 17. He later served as an assistant editor before moving into sound editing.
His Career Spanned Hollywood and Britain
Crafford transitioned into picture editing with The Medusa Touch in 1978. He later edited Never Say Never Again, starring Sean Connery as James Bond.
In 1988, he moved to the United States to work on Field of Dreams. However, filming The Emerald Forest sparked his lasting connection with Brazil.
Crafford eventually settled in Brazil and spent his retirement there. His final film credit came with The Hot Potato in 2012.
He is survived by his wife, Antonia, and children Scott, Roberta, Monyka, and Paul.
