John G. Avildsen
American film director
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John Guilbert Avildsen was an American film director. He is best known for directing Rocky, which earned him the Academy Award for Best Director. He is also renowned for directing the first three films in The Karate Kid franchise. Wikipedia
Born: December 21, 1935, Oak Park, IL
Died: June 16, 2017 (age 81 years), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Parents: Clarence John Avildsen and Ivy Avildsen
Children: Jonathan Avildsen, Ash Avildsen, and Bridget Avildsen
Spouse: Tracy Brooks Swope (m. 1987–2003) and Marie Olga Maturevich (m. 1964–1979)
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