William Goldenberg

William Goldenberg (born November 2, 1959) is an American film editor acclaimed for his contributions to high-profile Hollywood films, including the thriller Argo (2012), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing, as well as the BAFTA Award for Best Editing and the American Cinema Editors' Eddie Award. His editing style, characterized by precise pacing and emotional depth, has made him a sought-after collaborator for directors tackling complex narratives in genres ranging from action blockbusters to historical dramas.

Goldenberg's career spans over three decades, with more than 20 feature film and television credits beginning in the early 1990s. He began as an apprentice editor on The Breakfast Club (1985) after starting as a production assistant on High School U.S.A. (1983), and gained key mentorship from editors Kathy Virkler on Heat (1995) and Michael Kahn, with whom he assisted for four years on projects for Steven Spielberg. His breakthrough came with editing Michael Mann's Heat (1995), followed by notable collaborations such as The Insider (1999), earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing, and Ali (2001).