Director

John G. Avildsen Movies and TV Series

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, Rocky V and the first three The Karate Kid films.

Born

December 21, 1935

Died

June 16, 2017

Place

Oak Park, Illinois, USA

Known for

Directing