John G. Avildsen
Directing
Born December 21, 1935 — Died June 16, 2017
From Oak Park, Illinois, USA
Biography
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. Other films he directed include Joe, Save the Tiger, Fore Play, The Formula, Neighbors, For Keeps, Lean on Me, The Power of One, 8 Seconds, Inferno...
Filmography
Ammo for Shooting Clouds: John G. Avildsen Before Rocky
Himself
2022
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Self (archive footage)
20207.5
Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie
Self (archive footage)
20177.7
Frank Serpico
Self (archive footage)
20175.9
American Satan
Talk Show Host
20177.2
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
Self
20176.7
The Real Miyagi
Self
20156.5
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Self - Director
20147.2
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
Self
20116.2
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Tribute To James Crabe
Himself
2006
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Make Your Own Damn Movie!
Himself
20054.8
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The Way of The Karate Kid
Self - Director / Academy Award Winner
20057.5
Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
Self
200210.0
Sports on the Silver Screen
Self (archive footage)
19979.0
The Troma System
Self
19939.0
Greenwich Village Story
Alvie
19637.0