Age, Biography and Wiki
John G. Avildsen is an American film director, editor, and cinematographer. He is best known for directing the 1976 film Rocky, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Avildsen has also directed several other successful films, including The Karate Kid (1984), Lean on Me (1989), and 8 Seconds (1994). Avildsen was born on December 21, 1935 in Oak Park, Illinois. He attended the University of Miami, where he studied film and television production. After graduating, he worked as an editor and cinematographer on several low-budget films. Avildsen's first feature film as a director was Joe (1970), which was a critical and commercial success. He followed this up with Save the Tiger (1973), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Avildsen then directed Rocky (1976), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and made Sylvester Stallone a star. Avildsen went on to direct several other successful films, including The Karate Kid (1984), Lean on Me (1989), and 8 Seconds (1994). He also directed the sequel to The Karate Kid, The Karate Kid Part II (1986). Avildsen has been married twice and has four children. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California. As of 2021, John G. Avildsen's net worth is estimated to be $20 million.
| Popular As | John Guilbert Avildsen |
| Occupation | director,editor,cinematographer |
| Age | 82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | 21 December, 1935 |
| Birthday | 21 December |
| Birthplace | Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Date of death | 16 June, 2017 |
| Died Place | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | USA |
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John G. Avildsen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, John G. Avildsen height is 5' 5" (1.65 m) .
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| Height | 5' 5" (1.65 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is John G. Avildsen's Wife?
His wife is Marie Olga Maturevich (Melissa McCall) Tracy Brooks Swope (m. 1987-2006)
| Family | |
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Marie Olga Maturevich (Melissa McCall) Tracy Brooks Swope (m. 1987-2006) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
John G. Avildsen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John G. Avildsen worth at the age of 82 years old? John G. Avildsen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from USA. We have estimatedJohn G. Avildsen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Director |
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Timeline
Died a month and a half before the release of John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017), a documentary about his life, career and films, directed by Derek Wayne Johnson.
He was the original director of Saturday Night Fever (1977) but pulled out. He was replaced by John Badham.
He was a director and editor, known for Rocky (1976), The Karate Kid Part III (1989) and Rocky V (1990). He was married to Tracy Brooks Swope and Marie Olga Maturevich.
John G. Avildsen was born on December 21, 1935 in Oak Park, Illinois, USA as John Guilbert Avildsen.
