Avildsen was born in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Ivy (née Guilbert) and Clarence John Avildsen. He was educated at The Hotchkiss School and New York University. After starting out as an assistant director on films by Arthur Penn and Otto Preminger, John Avildsen received his first success with the low budget feature Joe (1970) which received critical acclaim for star Peter Boyle and moderate box office business.
This was followed by another critical success, Save the Tiger (1973), that was nominated for three Oscars, winning Best Actor for star Jack Lemmon. Both Joe and Save the Tiger were about losers, but as the 70s ended, Avildsen did films on winners. Avildsen's greatest success was Rocky (1976), garnering ten Academy Award nominations and winning three, including Best Picture and Best Director. He later directed what was expected to be the series' final installment, Rocky V (1990). His other films include Cry Uncle! (1970), Neighbors (1981), The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid, Part II (1986), The Karate Kid, Part III (1989), Lean on Me (1989), and 8 Seconds (1994).
John G. Avildsen wins the Oscar for Directing for Rocky at the 49th Academy Awards. Jeanne Moreau presents the award; hosted by Jane Fonda.
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John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs Official Trailer (2017)
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John G. Avildsen’s films inspired millions of underdogs and shaped popular culture for decades, yet most people don’t even know his name. Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky and The Karate Kid in this official biography about a prolific filmmaker who directed seven actors to Academy Award® nomina...
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An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.
John G. Avildsen wins the Oscar for Directing for Rocky at the 49th Academy Awards. Jeanne Moreau presents the award; hosted by Jane Fonda.
See more 1977 Osca...
John G. Avildsen wins the Oscar for Directing for Rocky at the 49th Academy Awards. Jeanne Moreau presents the award; hosted by Jane Fonda.
See more 1977 Oscar highlights: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8RjvesnvDODSWGbW7hTO6_qLGVKXnQ4
Become an Oscar Insider: http://www.oscars.org/insider/
Check out our Academy Originals: https://www.youtube.com/user/AcademyOriginals
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies.
John G. Avildsen wins the Oscar for Directing for Rocky at the 49th Academy Awards. Jeanne Moreau presents the award; hosted by Jane Fonda.
See more 1977 Oscar highlights: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8RjvesnvDODSWGbW7hTO6_qLGVKXnQ4
Become an Oscar Insider: http://www.oscars.org/insider/
Check out our Academy Originals: https://www.youtube.com/user/AcademyOriginals
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies.
Available to own on Digital Download + Blu-Ray + DVD
Chassy Media: https://goo.gl/RPizZP
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Available to own on Digital Download + Blu-Ray + DVD
Chassy Media: https://goo.gl/RPizZP
iTunes: https://goo.gl/Xf3pza
Amazon: https://goo.gl/QFGMp9
Vudu: https://goo.gl/p6wM1o
Google Play: https://goo.gl/tf5hYK
Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky and The Karate Kid
Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson
Featuring exclusive never-before-seen interviews from Sylvester Stallone, Ralph Macchio, Martin Scorsese, Burt Reynolds, Jerry Weintraub, Talia Shire, John G. Avildsen and many more.
John G. Avildsen’s films inspired millions of underdogs and shaped popular culture for decades, yet most people don’t even know his name. Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky and The Karate Kid in this official biography about a prolific filmmaker who directed seven actors to Academy Award® nominations and earned his own Oscar® for Best Director.
Available to own on Digital Download + Blu-Ray + DVD
Chassy Media: https://goo.gl/RPizZP
iTunes: https://goo.gl/Xf3pza
Amazon: https://goo.gl/QFGMp9
Vudu: https://goo.gl/p6wM1o
Google Play: https://goo.gl/tf5hYK
Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky and The Karate Kid
Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson
Featuring exclusive never-before-seen interviews from Sylvester Stallone, Ralph Macchio, Martin Scorsese, Burt Reynolds, Jerry Weintraub, Talia Shire, John G. Avildsen and many more.
John G. Avildsen’s films inspired millions of underdogs and shaped popular culture for decades, yet most people don’t even know his name. Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky and The Karate Kid in this official biography about a prolific filmmaker who directed seven actors to Academy Award® nominations and earned his own Oscar® for Best Director.
Review of the documentary - John G Avildsen King of the Underdogs.
Available on Digital Download + Blu-Ray + DVD at https://chassy.com/product/king-of-the-unde...
Review of the documentary - John G Avildsen King of the Underdogs.
Available on Digital Download + Blu-Ray + DVD at https://chassy.com/product/king-of-the-underdogs/
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Review of the documentary - John G Avildsen King of the Underdogs.
Available on Digital Download + Blu-Ray + DVD at https://chassy.com/product/king-of-the-underdogs/
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Ira H. Gallen Video Resources 220 West 71st Street NYC 10023 (212) 724 - 7055 http://www.TVDAYS.com
http://[email protected] http://www.TVDAYS.com As the unof...
Ira H. Gallen Video Resources 220 West 71st Street NYC 10023 (212) 724 - 7055 http://www.TVDAYS.com
http://[email protected] http://www.TVDAYS.com As the unofficial Baby-Boomer( IRA GALLEN )Guru of my Television Coll...
Ira H. Gallen Video Resources 220 West 71st Street NYC 10023 (212) 724 - 7055
http://[email protected] http://www.TVDAYS.com
As the unofficial Baby-Boomer( IRA GALLEN )Guru of my Television Collecting Generation I knew it was the right time to create a Video Network for Baby-Boomers Only.
http://www.YouTube.com/TVDAYS
http://www.YouTube.com/DIRECTORSSERIES
http://www.YouTube.com/THEATRECORNER
What makes my content unique is that I have spent over 30 collecting and restoring from 16mm & 35mm Film Prints and Kinescopes some of the rarest and in many cases one of a kind FILMS, CARTOONS, NEWS REELS FILM SHORTS, FEATURES, INDUSTRIALS, TV SHOWS and especially COMMERCIALS from the birth of Film and early television. http://www.TVDAYS.com - 400 DVD's for Sale from my personal collection.
Now my Video & Film Collection is decomposing and what you're seeing is my work digitizing my Video Elements and funding it by selling Stock Footage and now my line of over 400 DVD's http://www.TVDAYS.com
Rare TV SHOWS, FILMS, CARTOONS, NEWSREELS, FILM SHORT SUBJECTS, SILENT & SOUND FILMS, HOME MOVIES, SOUNDIES, INDUSTRIALS & especially COMMERCIALS from the 1950's/60's.
ALSO GOOGLE VIDEO DOWNLOADS http://www.YouTube.com/CARTOONSTUDIO
Links to over 3500 hours of Video's housed on both Google & YouTube http://www.YouTube.com/THEATRECORNER
Over 7,5000 Commercials to watch -- Sports-Toys-Cars-Soft Drinks-Beer-Cigarettes-Milk-Cosmetics-Ho usehold Products-Drugs-Cereal- Gasoline -Clothing-TV Sets.
In Search of TV History -- Hey Boys & Girls of 50's TV were you on a LIVE show, was a family member always telling you they were in commercials back then...Now spot someone.
SPECIAL HELP SAVING MY TV HISTORY
http://www.adobe.com/ PRIEMERE EDITING PROGRAMS FOR VIDEO & UPLOADING TO WEB -- GREAT
http://www.discmakers.com/ DISC MAKER...needing to buy duplicator machines to make DVD copies at Home or the office. I make all my discs with these.
http://www.youtube.com/GRIFFITHMOVIES
BE AWARE Copyright & Trademarks -- There are over 10,000 Film prints and just as many Video elements in my collection with one of a kind films, TV Shows, Sales Film & especially commercials of products you might own, and if your missing all of your history on film lets us know. http://www.YouTube.com/TVDAYS
Ira H. Gallen Video Resources 220 West 71st Street NYC 10023 (212) 724 - 7055 http://www.TVDAYS.com
http://[email protected] http://www.TVDAYS.com As the unofficial Baby-Boomer( IRA GALLEN )Guru of my Television Coll...
Ira H. Gallen Video Resources 220 West 71st Street NYC 10023 (212) 724 - 7055
http://[email protected] http://www.TVDAYS.com
As the unofficial Baby-Boomer( IRA GALLEN )Guru of my Television Collecting Generation I knew it was the right time to create a Video Network for Baby-Boomers Only.
http://www.YouTube.com/TVDAYS
http://www.YouTube.com/DIRECTORSSERIES
http://www.YouTube.com/THEATRECORNER
What makes my content unique is that I have spent over 30 collecting and restoring from 16mm & 35mm Film Prints and Kinescopes some of the rarest and in many cases one of a kind FILMS, CARTOONS, NEWS REELS FILM SHORTS, FEATURES, INDUSTRIALS, TV SHOWS and especially COMMERCIALS from the birth of Film and early television. http://www.TVDAYS.com - 400 DVD's for Sale from my personal collection.
Now my Video & Film Collection is decomposing and what you're seeing is my work digitizing my Video Elements and funding it by selling Stock Footage and now my line of over 400 DVD's http://www.TVDAYS.com
Rare TV SHOWS, FILMS, CARTOONS, NEWSREELS, FILM SHORT SUBJECTS, SILENT & SOUND FILMS, HOME MOVIES, SOUNDIES, INDUSTRIALS & especially COMMERCIALS from the 1950's/60's.
ALSO GOOGLE VIDEO DOWNLOADS http://www.YouTube.com/CARTOONSTUDIO
Links to over 3500 hours of Video's housed on both Google & YouTube http://www.YouTube.com/THEATRECORNER
Over 7,5000 Commercials to watch -- Sports-Toys-Cars-Soft Drinks-Beer-Cigarettes-Milk-Cosmetics-Ho usehold Products-Drugs-Cereal- Gasoline -Clothing-TV Sets.
In Search of TV History -- Hey Boys & Girls of 50's TV were you on a LIVE show, was a family member always telling you they were in commercials back then...Now spot someone.
SPECIAL HELP SAVING MY TV HISTORY
http://www.adobe.com/ PRIEMERE EDITING PROGRAMS FOR VIDEO & UPLOADING TO WEB -- GREAT
http://www.discmakers.com/ DISC MAKER...needing to buy duplicator machines to make DVD copies at Home or the office. I make all my discs with these.
http://www.youtube.com/GRIFFITHMOVIES
BE AWARE Copyright & Trademarks -- There are over 10,000 Film prints and just as many Video elements in my collection with one of a kind films, TV Shows, Sales Film & especially commercials of products you might own, and if your missing all of your history on film lets us know. http://www.YouTube.com/TVDAYS
John G. Avildsen wins the Oscar for Directing for Rocky at the 49th Academy Awards. Jeanne Moreau presents the award; hosted by Jane Fonda.
See more 1977 Oscar highlights: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8RjvesnvDODSWGbW7hTO6_qLGVKXnQ4
Become an Oscar Insider: http://www.oscars.org/insider/
Check out our Academy Originals: https://www.youtube.com/user/AcademyOriginals
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies.
Available to own on Digital Download + Blu-Ray + DVD
Chassy Media: https://goo.gl/RPizZP
iTunes: https://goo.gl/Xf3pza
Amazon: https://goo.gl/QFGMp9
Vudu: https://goo.gl/p6wM1o
Google Play: https://goo.gl/tf5hYK
Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky and The Karate Kid
Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson
Featuring exclusive never-before-seen interviews from Sylvester Stallone, Ralph Macchio, Martin Scorsese, Burt Reynolds, Jerry Weintraub, Talia Shire, John G. Avildsen and many more.
John G. Avildsen’s films inspired millions of underdogs and shaped popular culture for decades, yet most people don’t even know his name. Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky and The Karate Kid in this official biography about a prolific filmmaker who directed seven actors to Academy Award® nominations and earned his own Oscar® for Best Director.
Review of the documentary - John G Avildsen King of the Underdogs.
Available on Digital Download + Blu-Ray + DVD at https://chassy.com/product/king-of-the-underdogs/
To gain access to reviews and commentaries early you can donate through Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/oliverharper
You can find me on Twitter @OllieH82
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/OliverHarpersRetrospectiveReviews
Let's Play Channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/retropodcasts
website - http://www.olivers-retrospectives.com
Ira H. Gallen Video Resources 220 West 71st Street NYC 10023 (212) 724 - 7055 http://www.TVDAYS.com
http://[email protected] http://www.TVDAYS.com As the unofficial Baby-Boomer( IRA GALLEN )Guru of my Television Coll...
Ira H. Gallen Video Resources 220 West 71st Street NYC 10023 (212) 724 - 7055
http://[email protected] http://www.TVDAYS.com
As the unofficial Baby-Boomer( IRA GALLEN )Guru of my Television Collecting Generation I knew it was the right time to create a Video Network for Baby-Boomers Only.
http://www.YouTube.com/TVDAYS
http://www.YouTube.com/DIRECTORSSERIES
http://www.YouTube.com/THEATRECORNER
What makes my content unique is that I have spent over 30 collecting and restoring from 16mm & 35mm Film Prints and Kinescopes some of the rarest and in many cases one of a kind FILMS, CARTOONS, NEWS REELS FILM SHORTS, FEATURES, INDUSTRIALS, TV SHOWS and especially COMMERCIALS from the birth of Film and early television. http://www.TVDAYS.com - 400 DVD's for Sale from my personal collection.
Now my Video & Film Collection is decomposing and what you're seeing is my work digitizing my Video Elements and funding it by selling Stock Footage and now my line of over 400 DVD's http://www.TVDAYS.com
Rare TV SHOWS, FILMS, CARTOONS, NEWSREELS, FILM SHORT SUBJECTS, SILENT & SOUND FILMS, HOME MOVIES, SOUNDIES, INDUSTRIALS & especially COMMERCIALS from the 1950's/60's.
ALSO GOOGLE VIDEO DOWNLOADS http://www.YouTube.com/CARTOONSTUDIO
Links to over 3500 hours of Video's housed on both Google & YouTube http://www.YouTube.com/THEATRECORNER
Over 7,5000 Commercials to watch -- Sports-Toys-Cars-Soft Drinks-Beer-Cigarettes-Milk-Cosmetics-Ho usehold Products-Drugs-Cereal- Gasoline -Clothing-TV Sets.
In Search of TV History -- Hey Boys & Girls of 50's TV were you on a LIVE show, was a family member always telling you they were in commercials back then...Now spot someone.
SPECIAL HELP SAVING MY TV HISTORY
http://www.adobe.com/ PRIEMERE EDITING PROGRAMS FOR VIDEO & UPLOADING TO WEB -- GREAT
http://www.discmakers.com/ DISC MAKER...needing to buy duplicator machines to make DVD copies at Home or the office. I make all my discs with these.
http://www.youtube.com/GRIFFITHMOVIES
BE AWARE Copyright & Trademarks -- There are over 10,000 Film prints and just as many Video elements in my collection with one of a kind films, TV Shows, Sales Film & especially commercials of products you might own, and if your missing all of your history on film lets us know. http://www.YouTube.com/TVDAYS
Avildsen was born in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Ivy (née Guilbert) and Clarence John Avildsen. He was educated at The Hotchkiss School and New York University. After starting out as an assistant director on films by Arthur Penn and Otto Preminger, John Avildsen received his first success with the low budget feature Joe (1970) which received critical acclaim for star Peter Boyle and moderate box office business.
This was followed by another critical success, Save the Tiger (1973), that was nominated for three Oscars, winning Best Actor for star Jack Lemmon. Both Joe and Save the Tiger were about losers, but as the 70s ended, Avildsen did films on winners. Avildsen's greatest success was Rocky (1976), garnering ten Academy Award nominations and winning three, including Best Picture and Best Director. He later directed what was expected to be the series' final installment, Rocky V (1990). His other films include Cry Uncle! (1970), Neighbors (1981), The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid, Part II (1986), The Karate Kid, Part III (1989), Lean on Me (1989), and 8 Seconds (1994).
While interviewing Macchio for his work on Season 6, I asked him about directing, and the influences of the original The Karate Kid director John G. Avildsen (who also helmed Rocky with Sylvester Stallone) ... … John is with us.
And he made the jump to the big screen in a big way when he teamed up with his SNL castmate John Belushi in The Blues Brothers... Well, yeah, there was [John] Candy ... Well, [John] Landis, I'd worked with him before ... John Avildsen directed that.
John G. Avildsen gave us the iconic “Rocky.” Martin Scorsese painted a decades-spanning portrait in “Raging Bull.” Ryan Coogler modernized the genre with “Creed.” And, with his feature film directorial ...
The same year that Martin Luther King Jr ... It was during this time that John G. Avildsen's Joe, a satire of anti-counterculture sentiments that was tragically misunderstood by audiences, was released ....
JohnFord. There’s nothing like a war picture to get men’s tear ducts working, let’s face it, and John Ford’s battle-hardened, immediate post-WWII drama is among the finest out there ... John G. Avildsen ... John Singleton.
The film’s director, John G. Avildsen, had previously directed Rocky, in which an over-the-hill, working-class underdog rises to the challenge, takes a heroic beating, and gets the girl.
Featuring some great car-racing sequences (not to mention the first pairing of Ferrell with his ace comedic wingman John C ... Eight years after Rocky, director John G ... Steve Carell plays the wealthy, odd John E.