Emile Ardolino Highlights

1993: Last feature film, "The Nutcracker"
1993: Last film directed for TV, a version of "Gypsy" starring Bette Midler
1987: Fiction feature directing debut, "Dirty Dancing"
1983: Feature documentary directing debut, "He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'"
1975: Worked as producer and director for Public Television's "Dance in America" and "Live from Lincoln Center" series
1967: Set up his own production company
Became interested in filmmaking; learned basics of cinematography and editing
Toured as actor in "The Fantasticks"