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