William H. Reynolds (1910-1997) was an American film editor, considered one of the most influential figures in the history of film editing. His career, which spanned over five decades, was marked by significant collaborations with directors such as Robert Wise, Sydney Pollack, and Francis Ford Coppola. He won two Academy Awards for Best Film Editing: the first for *The Sound of Music* (1965) and the second for *The Sting* (1973). Among his other notable works, for which he received further Oscar nominations, are *The Godfather* (1972), *The Way We Were* (1973), and *The Turning Point* (1977). In total, Reynolds earned seven Academy Award nominations throughout his career. His contribution to the art of film editing was celebrated in 1991 with the Career Achievement Award from the American Cinema Editors, cementing his legacy as a master of visual storytelling.