Newt Arnold

Newt Arnold (February 22, 1922 – February 12, 2000) was an American filmmaker. Arnold directed Bloodsport, which was released in 1988 and has since become a cult film, as well as several other screen works. Arnold was the two-time recipient of the Directors Guild of America Award for his work as an assistant director of The Godfather Part II and 12 Angry Men.

Early life Born in Palo Alto, California, Arnold earned a bachelor's degree at Stanford University and postgraduate scholarships in the Banff School of Fine Arts and the University of London. He received a master's degree from University of California, Los Angeles.

Film In film, Arnold was initially an assistant director particularly in The Ballad of Josie, The Way West, The Devil's Brigade and The Green Berets.

Death Arnold died of leukemia on February 12, 2000 in his home in Encino, California at the age 77. He was survived by his wife and two sons, Jonathan and Evan. His death is just 10 days short before his 78th birthday.