John G. Avildsen was an American film director known for directing several notable films, including the Karate Kid series. He won the Academy Award for Best Director in 1977 for his work on the film Rocky, which is widely regarded as a classic in American cinema. Avildsen's contributions to the film industry have made a significant impact, particularly in the genres of sports and martial arts films.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John G. Avildsen belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Oak Park
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Educated At: Hotchkiss School | Indian Mountain School | New York University
Occupation: film actor | film editor | director | film producer | film director | camera operator | cinematographer | screenwriter
Spouses: Tracy Brooks Swope
Children: Jonathan Avildsen
Awards Received: Directors Guild of America Award | Academy Award for Best Director
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Sagittarius 57 | 0 Capricorn 7 | 29 Pisces 57 |
| Moon | 11 Scorpio 11 | 18 Capricorn 52 | 25 Aquarius 47 |
| Mercury | 5 Capricorn 24 | 13 Sagittarius 22 | 11 Pisces 39 |
| Venus | 14 Scorpio 57 | 26 Sagittarius 18 | 3 Pisces 50 |
| Mars | 11 Aquarius 20 | 4 Capricorn 52 | 20 Aries 57 |
| Jupiter | 9 Sagittarius 17 | 22 Cancer 38 | 23 Sagittarius 34 |
| Saturn | 5 Pisces 16 | 25 Pisces 33 | 15 Pisces 1 |
| Uranus | 1 Taurus 43 | 28 Taurus 16 | 3 Taurus 31 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 46 | 29 Pisces 24 | 14 Virgo 59 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 50 | 2 Aquarius 25 | 25 Cancer 13 |
| Rahu | 13 Capricorn 27 | 12 Pisces 42 | 8 Capricorn 41 |
| Ketu | 13 Cancer 27 | 12 Virgo 42 | 8 Cancer 41 |
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