Portrait of John G. Avildsen

John G. Avildsen

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Dec 21 1935
Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, USA

Death: Fri, Jun 16 2017
John G. Avildsen is 81 years old
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Poster of Ammo for Shooting Clouds: John G. Avildsen Before Rocky
Ammo for Shooting Clouds: John G. Avildsen Before Rocky
John G. Avildsen would have been no older than
81 in Ammo for Shooting Clouds: John G. Avildsen Before Rocky
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Oct 26 2022
Poster of 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
John G. Avildsen would have been no older than
81 in 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 09 2020
Poster of Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie
Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie
John G. Avildsen would have been no older than
81 in Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 22 2017
Poster of Frank Serpico
Frank Serpico
John G. Avildsen would have been no older than
81 in Frank Serpico
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 01 2017
Poster of American Satan
American Satan
John G. Avildsen would have been no older than
81 in American Satan
as 'Talk Show Host'.
Fri, Oct 13 2017
Poster of John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
John G. Avildsen would have been no older than
81 in John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 01 2017
Poster of The Real Miyagi
The Real Miyagi
John G. Avildsen was
79 in The Real Miyagi
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 20 2015
Poster of Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
John G. Avildsen was
78 in Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
as 'Self - Director'.
Mon, Oct 06 2014
Poster of The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
John G. Avildsen was
76 in The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 27 2011
Poster of Tribute To James Crabe
Tribute To James Crabe
John G. Avildsen was
70 in Tribute To James Crabe
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Make Your Own Damn Movie!
Make Your Own Damn Movie!
John G. Avildsen was
69 in Make Your Own Damn Movie!
as 'Himself'.
Tue, May 31 2005
Poster of The Way of The Karate Kid
The Way of The Karate Kid
John G. Avildsen was
69 in The Way of The Karate Kid
as 'Self - Director / Academy Award Winner'.
Tue, Feb 01 2005
Poster of Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
John G. Avildsen was
66 in Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 19 2002
Poster of Sports on the Silver Screen
Sports on the Silver Screen
John G. Avildsen was
61 in Sports on the Silver Screen
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Mar 16 1997
Poster of The Troma System
The Troma System
John G. Avildsen was
57 in The Troma System
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Greenwich Village Story
Greenwich Village Story
John G. Avildsen was
27 in Greenwich Village Story
as 'Alvie'.
Thu, Jul 11 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
John G. Avildsen was
17+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953