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).
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a ClassicMovie | Self (archive footage) | 85 |
| 2017 | American SatanMovie | Talk Show Host | 82 |
| 2017 | John G. Avildsen: King of the UnderdogsMovie | Self | 82 |
| 2015 | The Real MiyagiMovie | Self | 80 |
| 2014 | Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon FilmsMovie | Self - Director | 79 |
| 2011 | The Rocky Saga: Going the DistanceMovie | Self | 76 |
| 1997 | Sports on the Silver ScreenMovie | Self (archive footage) | 62 |
| 1993 | The Troma SystemMovie | Self | 58 |
| 1953 | The OscarsSeries | Self | 18 |