Jennifer Lame - Actor Profile

Jennifer Lame

Editing
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
1Total Films
6.3 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

About Jennifer Lame

Jennifer Lame (born 1981/1982) is an American film editor. She is known for her work on Manchester by the Sea, Hereditary, Tenet, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and the films of Noah Baumbach. In 2023, Lame edited Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing. She is a native to Narberth, Pennsylvania, and is married to film producer Craig Shilowich. Jennifer Lame was born in 1981 or 1982 in Philadelphia. Her father is Tony Lame, a former contributor to The Philadelphia Inquirer as well as KYW-TV. She attended Episcopal Academy and, in 2004, graduated from Wesleyan University. Lame started editing films with Price Check. She has become a recurring collaborator on Noah Baumbach's films, including Frances Ha, While We're Young, Mistress America, The Meyerowitz Stories, and Marriage Story. She also edited Paper Towns, Manchester by the Sea, Tyrel, Hereditary, Midsommar, Tenet, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Oppenheimer. Just before winning her first Oscar, she was named Time's Person of the Week" for her role as a prominent female editor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jennifer Lame, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jennifer Lame Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jennifer Lame reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jennifer Lame's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Jennifer Lame's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Looking at the World in a New Way: The Making of ‘Tenet’, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jennifer Lame Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jennifer Lame's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jennifer Lame has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Jennifer Lame - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jennifer Lame?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jennifer Lame is "Looking at the World in a New Way: The Making of ‘Tenet’" with a rating of 6.3/10.

How many movies has Jennifer Lame acted in?

Jennifer Lame has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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