

John G. Avildsen
Known for exceptional directing in global cinema.
Profession
Directing
Birthday
21 Dec 1935
Age
91 Years
Born In
Oak Park, Illinois, USA
Total Projects
17
Years Active
69 Yrs
Avg Rating
7.3 ★
Overview
John Guilbert Avildsen (December 21, 1935 – June 16, 2017) was an American film director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director in 1977 for Rocky. Other films he directed include Joe, Save the Tiger, Fore Play, The Formula, Neighbors, For Keeps, Lean on Me, The Power of One, 8 Seconds, Inferno, Rocky V and the first three...
Known For
Filmography

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Ammo for Shooting Clouds: John G. Avildsen Before Rocky
Ammo for Shooting Clouds: John G. Avildsen Before Rocky
as Himself

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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
as Self (archive footage)

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Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie
Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie
as Self (archive footage)

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Frank Serpico
Frank Serpico
as Self (archive footage)

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American Satan
American Satan
as Talk Show Host

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John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
as Self

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The Real Miyagi
The Real Miyagi
as Self

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Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
as Self - Director

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The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
as Self

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Tribute To James Crabe
Tribute To James Crabe
as Himself

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Make Your Own Damn Movie!
Make Your Own Damn Movie!
as Himself

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The Way of The Karate Kid
The Way of The Karate Kid
as Self - Director / Academy Award Winner

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Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
as Self

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Sports on the Silver Screen
Sports on the Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage)

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The Troma System
The Troma System
as Self

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Greenwich Village Story
Greenwich Village Story
as Alvie

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The Oscars
The Oscars
as Self