James Lyons (film editor)

James Lyons
Born
James K. Lyons

October 8, 1960
DiedApril 12, 2007(2007-04-12) (aged 46)
Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
OccupationsFilm editor, screenwriter, actor
Known forVelvet Goldmine
The Virgin Suicides
PartnerTerrence Savage

James Lyons (October 8, 1960 – April 12, 2007) was an American film editor, screenwriter and actor who frequently collaborated with Todd Haynes. He is probably best known for editing The Virgin Suicides and editing and co-writing Velvet Goldmine. As an actor, Lyons played the role of Jack Bolton in Poison (1991 film), directed by Todd Haynes, the adult David Wojnarowicz in Steve McClean's Postcards from America in 1995, and also in other films such as the 1996 film I Shot Andy Warhol as Billy Name.