Image: Wikimedia CommonsJohn G. Avildsen
American film director
- Born December 21, 1935
- 5 movies
John G. Avildsen was an American film director, best known for directing Rocky, which earned him the Academy Award for Best Director. He also directed the first three films in The Karate Kid franchise, as well as Joe, Save the Tiger, Lean on Me and Rocky V.
John G. Avildsen appears in 5 films in The Rerun, from 1976 to 1990. That includes 5 titles as director. Most of that work is in drama, sports and martial arts. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Ralph Macchio (3), Pat Morita (3), Sylvester Stallone (2), Talia Shire (2), Lloyd Kaufman (2).
Known for
- Rocky (1976), Director. His direction won the Academy Award for Best Director.
- The Karate Kid (1984), Director. The first of three Karate Kid films he directed.
- Rocky V (1990), Director. Avildsen returned to the series for this 1990 film.
- Lean on Me (1989), Director. A 1989 film among his directing credits.
Movies
Quick answers
- What movies and TV shows has John G. Avildsen been in?
- John G. Avildsen appears in Rocky V (1990), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid (1984) and Rocky (1976) on The Remote.
- When was John G. Avildsen born?
- John G. Avildsen was born on 21 December 1935.
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