Aram Avakian (February 5 1938 – October 23 2006) was an Armenian‑American film director, editor, and producer. Born in Yerevan, then part of the Soviet Union, he emigrated to the United States, where he pursued a career in the Hollywood film industry.
Career
- Editing – Avakian began as a film editor in the 1960s, working on a range of commercial productions.
- Directing – He directed the feature film The Lovers (1973), a drama‑comedy that received limited theatrical release.
- Producing – He is credited as a producer on the sports comedy The Bad News Bears (1976).
Legacy
Avakian’s work spanned several decades, contributing both behind the camera as an editor and in leadership roles as a director and producer. His career is noted for bridging independent filmmaking techniques with mainstream studio projects.
Personal life
Avakian died in Los Angeles, California, in 2006. Further biographical details, including the full scope of his filmography, are documented in industry records and film databases.
