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Emile Ardolino

Directing Born May 9, 1943 Died Nov 20, 1993 Maspeth, New York, USA 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1965–1994
30 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Emile Ardolino was an American film director, choreographer, and producer. He was born on May 9, 1943, in Maspeth, New York, United States. He died on November 20, 1993, at the age of 50. Ardolino is best known for directing the films Dirty Dancing, released in 1987, and Sister Act, released in 1992. His professional career in the film industry included twenty known credits in directing. Throughout his life and career, he was also known by the alternative name Emile Ardoli. Additional biographical details, such as awards, viewership numbers, or other personal relationships, are not documented in the provided reference materials. His work primarily centers on his contributions to film directing and choreography.

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Career

Career overview

Emile Ardolino was an American film director, choreographer, and producer. Born in Maspeth, New York, USA, on May 9, 1943, he became best known for directing the films Dirty Dancing in 1987 and Sister Act in 1992. His career in the entertainment industry encompassed twenty known credits in directing.

Throughout his life and career, Ardolino was also known by the alternative name Emile Ardoli. He passed away on November 20, 1993, at the age of fifty.

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Career timeline

Gypsy · DirectorGypsy · Producer
The Nutcracker · Director
Sister Act · Director
3 Men and a Little Lady · Director
Chances Are · Director
Dirty DancingDirty Dancing · Director
The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket · Director
A Midsummer Night's Dream · Director
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell · Director
He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' · Director
American Playhouse · DirectorFaerie Tale Theatre · DirectorAlice at the Palace · DirectorRumpelstiltskin · Director
Leonard Bernstein's Mass · Director
Nureyev and the Joffrey Ballet: Tribute to Nijinsky · ProducerNureyev and the Joffrey Ballet: Tribute to Nijinsky · Director
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate · DirectorWhen Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate · ProducerBaryshnikov at the White House · Director
Live from Lincoln Center · Producer
The Responsive Eye · Assistant Camera

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Gypsy (1994) Director
  • Gypsy (1994) Producer
  • The Nutcracker (1993) Director
  • Sister Act (1992) Director
  • 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990) Director
  • Chances Are (1989) Director
  • Dirty Dancing (1987) as Cameo (uncredited)
  • Dirty Dancing (1987) Director
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  • The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket (1986) Director
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream (1985) Director
  • Good Morning, Mr. Orwell (1984) Director
  • He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' (1983) Director
  • American Playhouse (1982) Director
  • Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) Director
  • Alice at the Palace (1982) Director
  • Rumpelstiltskin (1982) Director
  • Leonard Bernstein's Mass (1981) Director
  • Nureyev and the Joffrey Ballet: Tribute to Nijinsky (1980) Producer
  • Nureyev and the Joffrey Ballet: Tribute to Nijinsky (1980) Director
  • When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (1979) Director
  • When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (1979) Producer
  • Baryshnikov at the White House (1979) Director
  • Live from Lincoln Center (1976) Producer
  • The Responsive Eye (1965) Assistant Camera

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What movies or TV shows is Emile Ardolino best known for?

Emile Ardolino is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sister Act (1992), 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990), Chances Are (1989), Dirty Dancing (1987).

When and where was Emile Ardolino born?

Emile Ardolino was born on May 9, 1943 in Maspeth, New York, USA. They passed away on November 20, 1993.

How many credits does Emile Ardolino have?

Emile Ardolino has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 1994.

What is Emile Ardolino's background in cinema and television?

Emile Ardolino was an American film director, choreographer, and producer. He was born on May 9, 1943, in Maspeth, New York, United States. He died on November 20, 1993, at the age of 50. Ardolino is best known for directing the films Dirty Dancing, released in 1987, and Sister Act, released in 1992. His professional c...

Emile Ardolino by the numbers

24credits
21films
3TV series
1965–1994active years

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