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Jim Faris(1919-2016)

  • Editor
  • Sound Department
  • Production Manager
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Jim Faris was born on 8 January 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. He was an editor and production manager, known for Family (1976), Lawman (1958) and Taps (1981). He was married to Paula Forbes. He died on 14 October 2016 in Santa Cruz, California, USA.
BornJanuary 8, 1919
DiedOctober 14, 2016(97)
BornJanuary 8, 1919
DiedOctober 14, 2016(97)
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 1 nomination total

Known for

Meredith Baxter, Kristy McNichol, James Broderick, Gary Frank, and Sada Thompson in Family (1976)
Family
7.6
TV Series
  • Editor
Lawman (1958)
Lawman
8.1
TV Series
  • Editor
Timothy Hutton in Taps (1981)
Taps
6.8
  • Editorial Department(as James Faris)
  • 1981
Combat! (1962)
Combat!
8.4
TV Series
  • Editor

Credits

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Editor

  • Jim Backus, Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Tina Louise, Russell Johnson, Natalie Schafer, and Dawn Wells in Gilligan's Island (1964)
    Gilligan's Island
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 1992
  • Angie Dickinson in Cassie & Co. (1982)
    Cassie & Co.
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 1982
  • Dorian Harewood, Michael Goodwin, Trisha Noble, Richard Romanus, and Robert Stack in Strike Force (1981)
    Strike Force
    6.9
    TV Series
    • film editor
    • 1981
  • Dynasty (1981)
    Dynasty
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 1981
  • Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith in Charlie's Angels (1976)
    Charlie's Angels
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 1980
  • Meredith Baxter, Kristy McNichol, James Broderick, Gary Frank, and Sada Thompson in Family (1976)
    Family
    7.6
    TV Series
    • film editor
    • 1976–1980
  • Kate Jackson, Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, and Michael Ontkean in The Rookies (1972)
    The Rookies
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 1972–1976
  • S.W.A.T. (1975)
    S.W.A.T.
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 1975
  • Chopper One (1974)
    Chopper One
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 1974
  • Peggy Lipton, Michael Cole, and Clarence Williams III in Mod Squad (1968)
    Mod Squad
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 1972–1973
  • Connie Stevens in Call Her Mom (1972)
    Call Her Mom
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Editor
    • 1972
  • The Interns (1970)
    The Interns
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 1970–1971
  • Horton Hears a Who! (1970)
    Horton Hears a Who!
    7.3
    TV Movie
    • Editor
    • 1970
  • The Pogo Special Birthday Special (1969)
    The Pogo Special Birthday Special
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • Editor
    • 1969
  • Joan Blondell, Robert Brown, Bridget Hanley, Bobby Sherman, and David Soul in Here Come the Brides (1968)
    Here Come the Brides
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 1968–1969

Sound Department

  • Final Buddyman VS Buddy New Compilation Movies
    • archive sound
    • Completed
    • TV Special
    • 2025
  • Tot Watchers (1958)
    Tot Watchers
    6.7
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1958
  • Droopy Leprechaun (1958)
    Droopy Leprechaun
    6.1
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1958
  • Robin Hoodwinked (1958)
    Robin Hoodwinked
    6.9
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1958
  • The Vanishing Duck (1958)
    The Vanishing Duck
    6.9
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1958
  • Mutts About Racing (1958)
    Mutts About Racing
    6.4
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1958
  • Royal Cat Nap (1958)
    Royal Cat Nap
    7.1
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1958
  • Sheep Wrecked (1958)
    Sheep Wrecked
    6.8
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1958
  • Happy Go Ducky (1958)
    Happy Go Ducky
    6.7
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1958
  • One Droopy Knight (1957)
    One Droopy Knight
    6.7
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1957
  • Tom's Photo Finish (1957)
    Tom's Photo Finish
    7.3
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1957
  • Blackboard Jumble (1957)
    Blackboard Jumble
    6.2
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1957
  • Mucho Mouse (1957)
    Mucho Mouse
    7.1
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1957
  • Scat Cats (1957)
    Scat Cats
    6.9
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1957
  • Feedin' the Kiddie (1957)
    Feedin' the Kiddie
    6.9
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1957
  • Grin and Share It (1957)
    Grin and Share It
    6.6
    Short
    • sound editor (uncredited)
    • 1957

Production Manager

  • Shane (1966)
    Shane
    7.0
    TV Series
    • post-production supervisor
    • 1966

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Horton Hears a Who (1970)
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Horton Hears a Who (1970)

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • James E. Faris
  • Born
    • January 8, 1919
    • Kansas City, Missouri, USA
  • Died
    • October 14, 2016
    • Santa Cruz, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Paula ForbesJune 6, 1948 - October 14, 2016 (his death, 3 children)

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    His favorite career memories included working with cartoonist Tex Avery and watching the making of Singin' in the Rain (1952).

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