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John F. Link(1935-2026)

  • Editor
  • Producer
  • Editorial Department
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John F. Link was born on 16 July 1935 in Los Angeles, California, USA. John F. was an editor and producer, known for Die Hard (1988), Predator (1987) and The Quest (1996). John F. was married to Wendy Holmes. John F. died on 9 August 2026 in Huntersville, North Carolina, USA.
BornJuly 16, 1935
DiedAugust 9, 2026(91)
BornJuly 16, 1935
DiedAugust 9, 2026(91)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 1 nomination total

Known for

Bruce Willis in Die Hard (1988)
Die Hard
8.2
  • Editor
  • 1988
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Predator (1987)
Predator
7.8
  • Editor
  • 1987
Jean-Claude Van Damme in The Quest (1996)
The Quest
5.6
  • Editor
  • 1996
Steven Seagal and Kelly LeBrock in Hard to Kill (1990)
Hard to Kill
5.8
  • Editor
  • 1990

Credits

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Editor

  • Michael Biehn and Brittany Murphy in Cherry Falls (1999)
    Cherry Falls
    5.3
    • Editor
    • 1999
  • Ray J and Shaquille O'Neal in Steel (1997)
    Steel
    3.0
    • edited by
    • 1997
  • Jean-Claude Van Damme in The Quest (1996)
    The Quest
    5.6
    • Editor
    • 1996
  • Jordan Brower, Bug Hall, Chauncey Leopardi, and Patrick Renna in The Big Green (1995)
    The Big Green
    5.6
    • Editor
    • 1995
  • Jada Pinkett Smith, Keenen Ivory Wayans, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield in A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994)
    A Low Down Dirty Shame
    5.9
    • Editor
    • 1994
  • D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
    D2: The Mighty Ducks
    6.1
    • Editor
    • 1994
  • Charlie Sheen, Tim Curry, Rebecca De Mornay, Chris O'Donnell, Kiefer Sutherland, and Oliver Platt in The Three Musketeers (1993)
    The Three Musketeers
    6.4
    • Editor
    • 1993
  • Shaun Weiss in The Mighty Ducks (1992)
    The Mighty Ducks
    6.6
    • film editor
    • 1992
  • Rebecca De Mornay, Annabella Sciorra, Matt McCoy, and Madeline Zima in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
    The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
    6.7
    • Editor
    • 1992
  • If Looks Could Kill (1991)
    If Looks Could Kill
    5.8
    • film editor
    • 1991
  • Steven Seagal and Kelly LeBrock in Hard to Kill (1990)
    Hard to Kill
    5.8
    • Editor
    • 1990
  • Patrick Swayze and Kelly Lynch in Road House (1989)
    Road House
    6.7
    • Editor
    • 1989
  • Bruce Willis in Die Hard (1988)
    Die Hard
    8.2
    • Editor
    • 1988
  • Nightmare at Bittercreek (1988)
    Nightmare at Bittercreek
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • Editor
    • 1988
  • Promised a Miracle (1988)
    Promised a Miracle
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • Editor
    • 1988

Producer

  • Alfred Burke in Public Eye (1965)
    Public Eye
    8.5
    TV Series
    • associate producer (as John Link)
    • 1969

Editorial Department

  • Gregory Peck, Telly Savalas, Omar Sharif, Ted Cassidy, Julie Newmar, Camilla Sparv, and Keenan Wynn in Mackenna's Gold (1969)
    Mackenna's Gold
    6.7
    • associate film editor (as John Link Jr.)
    • 1969
  • Mr. Teas and His Playthings (1959)
    Mr. Teas and His Playthings
    4.5
    • assistant editor (uncredited)
    • 1959

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • John F. Link II
  • Born
    • July 16, 1935
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • August 9, 2026
    • Huntersville, North Carolina, USA
  • Spouse
    • Wendy Holmes? - August 9, 2026 (his death, 3 children)

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