Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

John G. Avildsen

Role / Field:

American film director, acclaimed for directing 'Rocky' and 'The Karate Kid' trilogy.

Born:

1935-12-21

Died:

2017-06-16

Century / Era:

1935s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

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Innovation & Iconic Era

Legacy & Impact

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