Quick Facts About John G. Avildsen
- Born
- December 21, 1935
- Died
- June 16, 2017
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Film Director
- Notable works
- Joe
- Known for
- The Power of One, Rocky, The Karate Kid, Lean on Me
- Spouse
- Tracy Brooks Swope
About John G. Avildsen
John Guilbert Avildsen was an American film director. He is best known for directing Rocky (1976), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Director. He is also known for directing the first three films in The Karate Kid franchise (1984–1989). Other films he directed include Joe (1970), Save the Tiger (1973), The Formula (1980), Neighbors (1981), Lean on Me (1989), Rocky V (1990), 8 Seconds (1994), and Inferno (1999).
Biography source:
Wikipedia
