John G. Avildsen

American film director (1935-2017).

Born December 21st, 1935 in Oak Park. [ref]

Died June 16th, 2017 at 81 years old in Los Angeles (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

Occupations
camera operator, cinematographer, film actor, film director, film editor, film producer, screenwriter
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When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time. Laurie Halse Anderson