Emile Ardolino

Directing • 24 Credits

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).

🎬 Directed Titles (18)

Directorial Filmography
Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

1987 ⭐ 3.7
Sister Act

Sister Act

1992 ⭐ 3.4
3 Men and a Little Lady

3 Men and a Little Lady

1990 ⭐ 2.9
Chances Are

Chances Are

1989 ⭐ 3.3
The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

1993 ⭐ 2.9
Gypsy

Gypsy

1994 ⭐ 3.1
Faerie Tale Theatre

Faerie Tale Theatre

1982 ⭐ 4.0
He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'

He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'

1983 ⭐ 3.0
American Playhouse

American Playhouse

1982 ⭐ 3.3
Rumpelstiltskin

Rumpelstiltskin

1982 ⭐ 3.0
Alice at the Palace

Alice at the Palace

1982 ⭐ 3.1
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell

Good Morning, Mr. Orwell

1984 ⭐ 4.0
Baryshnikov at the White House

Baryshnikov at the White House

1979 ⭐ 3.9
A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

1985 ⭐ 3.3
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate

When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate

1979 ⭐ 3.5
Leonard Bernstein's Mass

Leonard Bernstein's Mass

1981
The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket

The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket

1986
Nureyev and the Joffrey Ballet: Tribute to Nijinsky

Nureyev and the Joffrey Ballet: Tribute to Nijinsky

1980

🎭 Acting Roles (1)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

1987 ⭐ 3.7
as Cameo (uncredited)