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Emile Ardolino was an American film director, choreographer, and producer, best known for his films Dirty Dancing (1987) and Sister Act (1992).
Born
Sunday, 09 May 1943
Died
Saturday, 20 November 1993
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Holiday Movies That Made Us | Self - Director | 2019 |
| Dirty Dancing | Cameo | 1987 |
| The 56th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Winner | 1984 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Holiday Movies That Made Us | Self - Director | 2019 |
| Dirty Dancing | Cameo | 1987 |
| The 56th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Winner | 1984 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Gypsy | 1993 |
| The Nutcracker | 1993 |
| Sister Act | 1992 |
| Three Men and a Little Lady | 1990 |
| Chances Are | 1989 |
| Dirty Dancing | 1987 |
| He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' | 1983 |
| Faerie Tale Theatre | 1982 |
| Alice at the Palace | 1982 |
| American Playhouse | 1982 |
| When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate | 1979 |
| Great Performances: Dance in America | 1976 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1994 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1994 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
| 1987 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming - Directing | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievements - Classical Music/Dance Programming | Nominated |
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Documentary, Features | Won |
| 1984 | Emmy | Outstanding Children's Program | Won |
| 1984 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Programming | Won |
| 1984 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program | Nominated |
| 1981 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | Nominated |
| 1981 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Variety, Music or Comedy Program | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | Won |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | Won |
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | Nominated |
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | Nominated |
| 1977 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | Nominated |
| 1977 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | Nominated |
| 1976 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Music Program | Nominated |
| 1976 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Music Program | Nominated |
