Swedish film editor
Son of Ernst Rolf and Tutta Rolf , stepson of Jack Donohue.
Member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Editors Branch) [-2007].
Car enthusiast, owning many foreign automobiles throughout the years. One car which he mentions often was his baby Mustang convertible, with a rare optional front bench seat.
Former surfer.
Former U.S. Marine, fought in the Korean Conflict.
Member of American Cinema Editors (A. C. E.).
Brother of Sven-Erik Rolf.
(September 2007) Now residing in London, England.
His step-father, Jack Donohue , a choreographer and director at MGM, advised him to start out in the cutting room, telling him, "You will learn everything about directing by being a film editor first.".
He was a ski patrolman and a seaman with the Norwegian Merchant Marine before emigrating to the United States.