Person
Emile Ardolino
Directing · 1943–1993 · Maspeth, New York, USA
Biography
Emile Ardolino (May 9, 1943 – November 20, 1993) was an American film director, choreographer, and producer, best known for his films Dirty Dancing (1987) and Sister Act (1992).
Known for
American Playhouse
Director
Faerie Tale Theatre
Director
Dirty Dancing
Cameo (uncredited)
Live from Lincoln Center
Producer
Sister Act
Director
Chances Are
Director
3 Men and a Little Lady
Director
The Nutcracker
Director
Gypsy
Director
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Director
Filmography
- 1994GypsyDirector
- 1993The NutcrackerDirector
- 1992Sister ActDirector
- 19903 Men and a Little LadyDirector
- 1989Chances AreDirector
- 1987Dirty DancingCameo (uncredited)
- 1986The Rise and Rise of Daniel RocketDirector
- 1985A Midsummer Night's DreamDirector
- 1984Good Morning, Mr. OrwellDirector
- 1983He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'Director
- 1982RumpelstiltskinDirector
- 1982Faerie Tale TheatreDirector
- 1982Alice at the PalaceDirector
- 1982American PlayhouseDirector
- 1981Leonard Bernstein's MassDirector
- 1980Nureyev and the Joffrey Ballet: Tribute to NijinskyProducer
- 1979When Hell Freezes Over, I'll SkateDirector
- 1979Baryshnikov at the White HouseDirector
- 1976Live from Lincoln CenterProducer
- 1965The Responsive EyeAssistant Camera
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