Howard Avedis

Howard Avedis

Deceased · Born: May 25, 1927 · Died: Oct 25, 2017

Personal Details

BornMay 25, 1927 Baghdad, Iraq
Spouse
  • Marlene Schmidt

    ( May 6, 1974 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Mary A Ahad

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jun 1, 1973 )

Biography

Howard, a renowned individual, holds a Master of Arts in Cinema from the prestigious University of Southern California. His exceptional academic achievements earned him the esteemed George Cukor Award, a testament to his outstanding skills in the cinema department. In addition to his USC degree, Howard is also a graduate of the London School of Film Technique, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts with honors in English literature. His linguistic proficiency extends to several languages, including French.

Avedis, a visionary filmmaker, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry by writing and directing numerous box office hits. One of his notable works, a French-style romantic thriller, received an Academy Award nomination for its captivating theme song. As a member of the Writers Guild of America West, Avedis is recognized for his contributions to the world of filmmaking.

In his personal life, Avedis and his wife, Marlene, share their time between Southern California and the City of Light, Paris, France. This renowned author's debut novel, Hotel Paradise, has garnered attention, and he is currently working on his second literary endeavor.

Career

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1981
Separate Ways
Separate Ways as Film Director
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1978
The Fifth Floor
The Fifth Floor as Occupational Therapist
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1975
The Specialist
The Specialist as Alec Sharkey
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1988
Kidnapped
Kidnapped as Director, Writer
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1984
They're Playing with Fire
They're Playing with Fire as Director, Writer
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1983
Mortuary
Mortuary as Director, Writer
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1981
Separate Ways
Separate Ways as Director, Story
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1978
The Fifth Floor
The Fifth Floor as Director, Story
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Texas Detour
Texas Detour as Director, Screenplay
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1976
Scorchy
Scorchy as Director, Writer
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1975
The Specialist
The Specialist as Director, Screenplay
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Dr. Minx
Dr. Minx as Director, Screenplay
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1974
The Teacher
The Teacher as Director, Writer
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1972
The Stepmother
The Stepmother as Director, Writer