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
A Fine and Private Place — DirectorAmerican Satan (2017) — Talk Show Host · Executive ProducerInferno (1999) — Director8 Seconds (1994) — DirectorThe Power of One (1992) — Director · EditorRocky V (1990) — Director · EditorThe Karate Kid Part III (1989) — Director · EditorLean On Me (1989) — Director · Executive Producer · EditorFor Keeps (1988) — Director · EditorHappy New Year (1987) — DirectorThe Karate Kid Part II (1986) — Director · EditorThe Karate Kid (1984) — Editor · DirectorTraveling Hopefully (1982) — Director · Producer · CinematographyNeighbors (1981) — DirectorThe Formula (1980) — DirectorSlow Dancing In The Big City (1978) — Producer · Editor · Director · Camera OperatorRocky (1976) — DirectorW.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975) — DirectorSave the Tiger (1973) — DirectorThe Stoolie (1972) — Cinematography · DirectorJoe (1970) — Director of Photography · DirectorHurry Sundown (1967) — Assistant DirectorMickey One (1965) — Executive ProducerGreenwich Village Story (1963) — Alvie