John G. Avildsen
American director
- Full name
- John Guilbert Avildsen
- Born
- 21 December 1935Illinois
- Died
- 16 June 2017aged 81 · Los Ángeles, California
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Sagittarius
- Years active
- 1973–2017
Known for
About John G. Avildsen
John G. Avildsen was an American director. They were born on 21 December 1935 in Illinois. Their career spanned 7 titles, among them Rocky (1976), Rocky V (1990) and The Karate Kid (1984).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for John G. Avildsen is Save the Tiger (1973); in all, 7 films over 44 years. They have worked as director in 5, actor in 2 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Rocky (1976), with 50 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 2 titles. The person they have worked with most is Sylvester Stallone, on 3 films, among them Rocky and Rocky V.
Latest work
Full filmography (7)- 2017
- 2014
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Self - Director
- 1994
8 Seconds
Director
- 1990
- 1984
- 1976
- 1973
Where to watch John G. Avildsen
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1976
- 1990
- 1984
- 1973
- 2017
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best John G. Avildsen films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Karate Kid 1984
- Rocky 1976
- Rocky V 1990
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Questions about John G. Avildsen
Where was John G. Avildsen born?
John G. Avildsen was born on 21 December 1935 in Illinois.
When did John G. Avildsen die?
John G. Avildsen died on 16 June 2017, aged 81. They died in Los Ángeles, California.
What are the best John G. Avildsen films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best John G. Avildsen films are The Karate Kid (1984, 7.7), Rocky (1976, 7.6) and Rocky V (1990, 7.4).
How many films and TV shows has John G. Avildsen been in?
MovieNCo lists 7 films for John G. Avildsen, from Save the Tiger (1973) to American Satan (2017).
What is John G. Avildsen's star sign?
John G. Avildsen was a Sagittarius: born on 21 December.
Page reviewed on 19 December 2017.