American director and producer (1943–1993)
Emile Ardolino
Born (1943-05-09 ) May 9, 1943Died November 20, 1993(1993-11-20) (aged 50) Resting place St. John Cemetery , New York, U.S.Occupation(s) Television director, television producer, film director, film producer Notable work Dirty Dancing Sister Act
Emile Ardolino (May 9, 1943 – November 20, 1993) was an American television and film director and producer, best known for his work on the films Dirty Dancing Sister Act Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for his film He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' [ 1]
Early life and career
Ardolino was born in Maspeth , a neighborhood of Queens , the son of Italian immigrants Ester (nee Pesiri) and Emilio Ardolino.[ 2]
He began his career as an actor in Off-Broadway productions, and then moved to the production side of the business. In 1967, he founded Compton-Ardolino Films with Gardner Compton.[ 1] PBS . He profiled dancers and choreographers for their Dance in America Live from Lincoln Center
Ardolino won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for the 1983 film He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' [ 3] [ 4] Dirty Dancing [ 5]
Death
Ardolino died in California on November 20, 1993, of complications from AIDS . His last films, The Nutcracker George Balanchine 's New York City Ballet adaptation) and the television production of Gypsy Bette Midler , were released and shown posthumously. Ardolino is buried beside his parents at St. John Cemetery in New York.
Personal life
Ardolino was openly gay .[ 6]
Awards
Partial filmography
References
External links
Awards for Emile Ardolino
1942–1975 1976–2000 2001–present
1979–1994 2003–present Between 1979–1994, the category was a juried award.
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