Francis Ford Coppola - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 07, 1939 |
|---|---|
| Age | 86 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Directing 'The Godfather' trilogy, 'Apocalypse Now', and 'The Conversation'. |
Intro
Francis Ford Coppola is an influential American film director, producer, and screenwriter, renowned for his work on landmark films such as 'The Godfather' trilogy and 'Apocalypse Now.' He is a central figure in the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s and is widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers in cinematic history.
Early Life & Background
Coppola was born to Carmine Coppola, a composer and flutist, and Italia Pennino, in Detroit, Michigan, before moving to Queens, New York, in early childhood. As a child, he contracted polio, which left him bedridden for extended periods and led him to develop an early interest in storytelling, puppetry, and home movies.
Career Highlights
- Directed 'The Godfather' (1972), 'The Godfather Part II' (1974), and 'The Godfather Part III' (1990)
- Won five Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture for 'The Godfather Part II'
- Directed 'Apocalypse Now' (1979), considered a cinematic masterpiece
- Directed 'The Conversation' (1974), which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes
- Co-founded American Zoetrope, the independent film studio
Trivia
- His daughter, Sofia Coppola, is also an acclaimed film director.
- Nephew Nicolas Cage is an Oscar-winning actor.
- He is of Italian descent on both sides of his family.
- Francis Ford Coppola has his own winery in Napa Valley, California.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Francis Ford Coppola?
Francis Ford Coppola is 86 years old.
When was Francis Ford Coppola born?
Francis Ford Coppola was born the 7 April 1939.
Where is Francis Ford Coppola from?
Detroit, Michigan, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About April 7th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: World War II escalated as Italian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Albania on April 7, 1939. The military operation was swift and decisive, quickly overwhelming Albanian resistance and establishing Italian control over the strategically important Balkan nation.
- Day of the week: April 7th, 1939 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
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