Emile Ardolino was born on May 9, 1943 in Maspeth, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for Dirty Dancing (1987), Sister Act (1992) and 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990). He died on November 20, 1993 in Bel Air, California, USA.
May 9, 1943, Maspeth, New York City, New York, United States
Died
November 20, 1993, Bel-Air, Los Angeles, California, United States
Place Of Birth
Maspeth, New York, USA
Profession
Director, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew
Parents
Ester Ardolino, Emilio Ardolino
Awards
Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature
Nominations
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special
Star Sign
Taurus
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Fact
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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).
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Gypsy
1993
TV Movie
The Nutcracker
1993
Sister Act
1992
3 Men and a Little Lady
1990
Chances Are
1989
Dirty Dancing
1987
American Playhouse
1986
TV Series 1 episode
He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'
1983
Documentary
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1982
TV Movie
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
TV Series 1 episode
Joseph Papp Presents: The Dance and the Railroad
1982
TV Movie
Alice at the Palace
1982
TV Movie
Great Performances: Dance in America
1977-1981
TV Series 5 episodes
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
1979
TV Movie
Baryshnikov at the White House
1979
TV Movie
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Gypsy
1993
TV Movie producer
Great Performances: Dance in America
1987
TV Series producer - 1 episode
He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'
1983
Documentary producer
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
1979
TV Movie producer
Baryshnikov at the White House
1979
TV Movie producer
Three by Balanchine
1977
coordinating producer
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Oh! Calcutta!
1972
projected media
The Wedding Party
1969
special assistance
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dirty Dancing
1987
Cameo (uncredited)
Camera Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Responsive Eye
1966
Documentary short assistant camera
Editorial Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Teenage Tramp
1973
second unit editor
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The 36th Primetime Emmy Awards
1984
TV Special
Himself - Co-Winner: Outstanding Children's Program & Winner: Outstanding Individual Achievement
The 56th Annual Academy Awards
1984
TV Special documentary
Himself - Winner: Best Documentary Feature
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1988
Amanda
Amanda Awards, Norway
Best Foreign Feature Film (Årets utenlandske spillefilm)
$3 Million
