Film editor Hubert de la Bouillerie dies at 75
The veteran cutters who worked on 'Woodstock' and 'The Witches of Eastwick' also directed two feature films and published a novel.
By Chloe Martin ·
Hubert de la Bouillerie died on August 8 in Los Angeles. He was 75 years old.
The editor spent decades shaping major motion pictures. His credits include additional editing on the 1970 documentary "Woodstock." He also edited "The Witches of Eastwick" and "Tango & Cash" for George Miller. Other editing work appears in "Highlander II: The Quickening," "Mo' Money," "Doin' Time," "Blank Check," and "Celtic Pride." He served as the editor for both "Police Academy 5" and "Police Academy 6."
De la Bouillerie expanded his role behind the camera in the late 1990s. He directed the 1996 television film "The Right to Remain Silent." That project featured an ensemble cast including Lea Thompson, LL Cool J, Patrick Dempsey, Christopher Lloyd, Amanda Plummer, and Carl Reiner. The following year, he directed the science-fiction film "The Apocalypse."
His personal life was intertwined with Hollywood history. His first wife was Hilary Saltzman, the daughter of producer Harry Saltzman. Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli produced the original James Bond film series. His second wife, Debbie Robins de la Bouillerie, died before him.
Beyond the screen, he pursued writing and photography. He published the novel "Of Love and Evil: The Birth," described as a gothic story. The family stated he was a storyteller at heart who sought creativity across various mediums.
He is survived by two children, Jacqueline Bell and Alexandre de la Bouillerie. He also leaves behind his sister Annie Goeke and five other siblings: Caroline Gruber, Juliette Glazebrook, Diane Cottrell, Helie de la Bouillerie, and Alban de la Bouillerie.
Source: Variety
