John Refoua
John Refoua | |
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 Refoua in 2013 | |
| Born | 1960–1965 |
| Died | May 14, 2023 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film editor |
| Years active | 1990–2023 |
| Spouse | Serena Refoua |
| Children | 1 |
John Djahanshah Refoua was an American film editor who graduated from Oberlin College in 1980 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
He started his career as an editor in 1990, working on the television crime series Twin Peaks, where he served as an assistant editor for two episodes. After serving as the lead editor on an episode of the action series Raven, Refoua's work focused on television until his first feature film, Soft Toilet Seats in 1999.
When Refoua was hired as an editor for the series Dark Angel, he met producer and director James Cameron. The two collaborated on several projects, including Ghosts of the Abyss (2003) and the Avatar films. Refoua was nominated, alongside James Cameron and Stephen E. Rivkin, for Best Film Editing for Avatar at the 2009 Academy Awards. Refoua also worked on the television series New York Undercover, Touched by an Angel and Law & Order. Refoua died from complications related to bile duct cancer while working on Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025), which is dedicated to his memory.
Refoua was married to Serena Bell Refoua for 32 years. They share one son, Aaron James Refoua.