John G. Avildsen
Directing · Director · Editor · Story
Born Dec 21, 1935 · Oak Park, Illinois, USA
Active 1963–2017
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.
Filmography
Rocky (1976) — DirectorThe Karate Kid (1984) — Director · EditorThe Karate Kid Part II (1986) — Director · EditorRocky V (1990) — Director · EditorThe Karate Kid Part III (1989) — Director · EditorLean On Me (1989) — Director · Executive Producer · EditorAmerican Satan (2017) — Talk Show Host · Executive ProducerThe Power of One (1992) — Director · EditorInferno (1999) — Director8 Seconds (1994) — DirectorFor Keeps (1988) — Director · EditorSave the Tiger (1973) — DirectorJoe (1970) — Director · Director of PhotographyNeighbors (1981) — DirectorHurry Sundown (1967) — Assistant DirectorThe Stoolie (1972) — Cinematography · DirectorA Fine and Private Place — DirectorMickey One (1965) — Executive ProducerThe Formula (1980) — DirectorW.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975) — DirectorSlow Dancing In The Big City (1978) — Director · Producer · Editor · Camera OperatorHappy New Year (1987) — DirectorGreenwich Village Story (1963) — AlvieTraveling Hopefully (1982) — Director · Producer · Cinematography