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John G. Avildsen
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| Known for: | Rocky, The Karate Kid, Rocky V |
| Birth name: | John Gilbert Avildsen |
| Birthday: | 21 December 1935, Oak Park, Illinois, USA |
Trivia
Has a daughter named Bridget Emily Margaret Avildsen (b. 2 October 1993) with his ex-wife, Tracy Brooks Swope.
He was the original director of Saturday Night Fever but pulled out. He was replaced by John Badham.
Ex-son-in-law of Herbert B. Swope Jr..
His son is a rock singer, but the two have no personal relationship.
Directed seven actors to Oscar nominations: Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Burgess Meredith, Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Pat Morita, and Burt Young. Lemmon won Best Actor prizes for Save the Tiger (1973).
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