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Biography of John G. Avildsen
21. Dec 1935 – 16. Jun 2017(81 years)Died in:Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
American film director
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Tracy Brooks Swope
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John G. Avildsen (* 21. December 1935 in Oak Park; † 16. June 2017 in Los Angeles) was an american film director. He was 81 years old. He was married to Tracy Brooks Swope. His education included New York University, Hotchkiss School and Indian Mountain School. His awards include Directors Guild of America Award and Academy Award for Best Director. His cause of death was pancreatic cancer.
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4 Events1935
Born in Oak Park, Cook County
1977
Academy Award for Best Director
Rocky
1987
Married Tracy Brooks Swope
until 2003
2017