John G. Avildsen
John Guilbert Avildsen was an American film director. He is perhaps best known for directing Rocky (1976), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Director. Other films he directed include Joe (1970), Save the Tiger (1973), The Formula (1980), Neighbors (1981), Lean on Me (1989), Rocky V (1990), 8 Seconds (1994), and the first three The Karate Kid films.
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Male
Full Name
John Guilbert Avildsen
Date of Birth
December 21st, 1935
Age
90
Birth Place
United States of America, Illinois
Date of Death
June 16th, 2017
Died Aged
81
Star Sign
Sagittarius
Occupation
Filmmaker
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