Jennifer Lame

Jennifer Lame, born in 1981 or 1982 in Philadelphia, is a distinguished American film editor celebrated for her impactful contributions to contemporary cinema. Hailing from Narberth, Pennsylvania, she is the daughter of Tony Lame, a notable journalist affiliated with The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW-TV. Lame completed her education at Episcopal Academy before graduating from Wesleyan University in 2004.

Her editing career commenced with the film Price Check, but she gained widespread recognition as a key collaborator with director Noah Baumbach. Her notable works with Baumbach include critically acclaimed films such as Frances Ha, While We’re Young, Mistress America, The Meyerowitz Stories, and Marriage Story. Lame has also lent her expertise to a diverse array of successful films including Manchester by the Sea, Hereditary, Midsommar, Tenet, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

In 2023, Lame reached a significant career milestone by editing Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, which earned her the prestigious Academy Award for Best Film Editing. Just prior to this accolade, she was recognized as Time's “Person of the Week” for her influential role in the film industry as a prominent female editor. Lame is married to film producer Craig Shilowich, further intertwining her life with the world of cinema.