Emile Ardolino

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Emile Ardolino was born on May 9, 1943 in Maspeth, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for Dirty Dancing (1987), Great Performances: Dance in America (1976) and He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' (1983). He died on November 20, 1993 in Bel Air, California, USA. See full bio »

Born:

May 9, 1943 in Maspeth, New York, USA

Died:

November 20, 1993 (age 50) in Bel Air, California, USA

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Won 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 21 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Dirty Dancing Director

(1987)

Great Performances: Dance in America Director

(1977-1987)

He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' Director

(1983)

Gypsy Director

(1993)

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Director (15 credits)

1993 Gypsy (TV Movie)

1993 The Nutcracker (directed by)

1992 Sister Act

1990 3 Men and a Little Lady

1989 Chances Are

1987 Dirty Dancing

1986 American Playhouse (TV Series) (1 episode)

- The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket (1986)

1985/II A Midsummer Night's Dream (TV Movie)

1983 He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' (Documentary)

1982 Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series) (1 episode)

- Rumpelstiltskin (1982)

1982 Joseph Papp Presents: The Dance and the Railroad (TV Movie)

1982 Alice at the Palace (TV Movie)

1977-1981 Great Performances: Dance in America (TV Series) (5 episodes)

- San Francisco Ballet: The Tempest (1981)

- Nureyev and the Joffrey Ballet/In Tribute to Nijinsky (1981)

- Martha Graham Dance Company: Clytemnestra (1979)

- Choreography by Balanchine: Part 2 (1977)

- Choreography by Balanchine: Part 1 (1977)

1979 When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (TV Movie)

1979 Baryshnikov at the White House (TV Movie)

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Producer (6 credits)

1993 Gypsy (TV Movie) (producer)

1981-1987 Great Performances: Dance in America (TV Series) (producer - 2 episodes)

- David Gordon's 'Made in U.S.A.' (1987) ... (producer)

- Nureyev and the Joffrey Ballet/In Tribute to Nijinsky (1981) ... (producer)

1983 He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' (Documentary) (producer)

1979 When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (TV Movie) (producer)

1979 Baryshnikov at the White House (TV Movie) (producer)

1977 Three by Balanchine (coordinating producer)

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Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)

1972 Oh! Calcutta! (projected media)

1969 The Wedding Party (special assistance)

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Actor (1 credit)

1987 Dirty Dancing
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Camera and Electrical Department (1 credit)

1966 The Responsive Eye (Documentary short) (assistant camera)

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Editorial department (1 credit)

1973 Teenage Tramp (second unit editor)

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Self (2 credits)

1984 The 36th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
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1984 The 56th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special documentary)
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Co-founder of Compton-Ardolino films in 1967. Best known for his dance documentaries, which helped to popularize dance in America from the mid-1970's. Had two big hits in Hollywood with Dirty Dancing (1987) and Sister Act (1992).