The award for best editing was first handed out in 1935.
Please be aware that Oscar year refers to the year the Oscars were held and not the year the film was released.
Most nominated editor
Thelma Schoonmaker (9 nominations – 3 Oscars)
Michael Kahn (8 nominations – 3 Oscars)
William Reynolds (7 nominations – 2 Oscars)
Barbara McLean (7 nominations – 1 Oscar)
Most winning editor
Thelma Schoonmaker (3 Oscars – 9 nominations)
Michael Kahn (3 Oscars – 8 nominations)
Daniel Mandell (3 Oscars – 5 nominations)
Ralph Dawson (3 Oscars – 4 nominations)
Consecutive Awards
Kirk Baxter – 2 years in a row
2012 – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2011 – The Social Network
Angus Wall – 2 years in a row
2012 – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2011 – The Social Network
Ralph Dawson – 2 years in a row
1937 – Anthony Adverse
1936 – A Midsummer Night’s Dream