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John G. Avildsen
John Guilbert Avildsen is an American director. He is perhaps best known for directing Rocky, which earned him the Oscar for Best Director and the first three films of The Karate Kid. He has also directed other films: Joe, Save the Tiger, The Formula, Neighbors, Lean on Me, Rocky V and 8 Seconds.
BornJohn Guilbert Avildsen, December 21, 1935, Oak Park, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 16, 2017, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesJohnny Avildsen
OccupationFilm director
Years active1969–2017
Spouse(s)Marie Olga Maturevich (Melissa McCall), Tracy Brooks Swope (1987–2006, separated)
Children3 sons, 1 daughter
Parent(s)Ivy (née Guilbert) and Clarence John Avildsen

About John G. Avildsen

Director John G. Avildsen was born in Illinois, United States on December 21, 1935. He dies at the age of 81, on June 16, 2017.

He won the 1977 Academy Award for Best Director for his efforts on the groundbreaking first picture in the Rocky franchise.

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John G. Avildsen before becoming famous

John G. Avildsen was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1935 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Pig (豬).

He began his career as an assistant director before directing his first film, Joe, in 1970.

Achievement of John G. Avildsen

He was set to direct Serpico and Saturday Night Fever, but he was fired due to creative differences with the films' producers.

John G. Avildsen's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Sumerian Records was founded by his son Ash.

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In Rocky, he directed Movie Actor Sylvester Stallone, who also wrote the screenplay.

John G. Avildsen Income & Net worth

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