Remembering Edgar Burcksen: Emmy-Winning Editor and Creative Mastermind
Edgar Burcksen, the Emmy-winning editor known for his work on features, documentaries, and TV series, passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 76 due to complications from a heart attack.
Burcksen’s achievements include winning an Emmy for editing the pilot of “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles” and receiving an ACE Robert Wise award along with the Golden Calf at the Nederlands Film Festival.
Hailing from Holland, Burcksen began his editing career in Amsterdam before moving to the U.S. to work on projects like the animated “Seabert” and later at Industrial Light and Magic on films like “Die Hard 2” and “The Hunt for Red October.”
Throughout his career, he worked on various projects, including Jeroen Krabbe’s “Left Luggage,” the Oscar-nominated documentary “Colors Straight Up,” “Darfur Now,” and Kevin Costner’s “500 Nations.”
As a board member of American Cinema Editors, Burcksen made significant contributions to the field and was an influential figure in the editing community. Additionally, he taught Advanced Film Editing at the Academy of Art University of San Francisco.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Burcksen was an avid ultramarathon cyclist, completing an impressive 25 double centuries, showcasing his determination and passion beyond the editing room.
Survived by his wife of 50 years, Jana, and their two children, Edgar Burcksen leaves behind a lasting legacy in the world of editing and filmmaking. His contributions and creative vision will continue to inspire future generations of editors and filmmakers.
