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John G. Avildsen

John G. Avildsen

American film director

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Birthdate
December 21, 1935
Birthplace
Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, Illinois
Date of Death
June 16, 2017
Place of Death
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Director of (Film)
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The Stoolie
Rocky V
Rocky V
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Save the Tiger
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Inferno
The Karate Kid Part II
The Karate Kid Part II
A Night in Heaven
A Night in Heaven
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Lean on Me
8 Seconds
8 Seconds
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Educated at
New York University
New York University
Hotchkiss School
Hotchkiss School
Also Known As
John Guilbert Avildsen
Awards Received
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Academy Award for Best Director
Occupation
Film director
Film director
Camera operator
Camera operator
Screenwriter
Screenwriter
Cinematographer
Cinematographer
Film producer
Film producer

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Birth Name
John Guilbert Avildsen
Citizenship
United States
United States
Industry
Film industry
Film industry
Cinematography
Cinematography
Movie
Movie
Member of Board of Directors of
Rocky V
Rocky V
Notable Work
Rocky
Rocky
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
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Lean on Me
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The Power of One
Pseudonym
Danny Mulroon
Wikidata ID
Q260125
Overview

John G. Avildsen was born as John Guilbert Avildsen in Oak Park, Illinois on December 21, 1935 . He was an American filmmaker with multiple occupations, including film director, film producer, camera operator, cinematographer, and screenwriter . Avildsen held United States citizenship and was educated at New York University and Hotchkiss School .

Throughout his career, Avildsen directed various notable films, including "Rocky" (1976), "The Karate Kid," "Rocky V," "Lean on Me," and "The Power of One" . Due to his work, he received an Academy Award for Best Director .

John G. Avildsen passed away in Los Angeles on June 16, 2017 .

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