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Francis Ford Coppola (/ ˈ k oʊ p əl ə / KOH-pə-lə, Italian:; born 7 April 1939) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is considered one of the leading figures of the New Hollywood film movement of the 1960s and 1970s and is widely considered one of the greatest directors of all time.
Francis Ford (born Francis Joseph Feeney; August 14, 1881 – September 5, 1953) was an American film actor, writer and director. He was the mentor and elder brother of film director John Ford . [1] As an actor, director and producer, he was one of the first filmmakers in Hollywood.
Francis Ford Coppola. Producer: Apocalypse Now. Francis Ford Coppola was born in 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, but grew up in a New York suburb in a creative, supportive Italian-American family.
Mar 25, 2021 · Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola wrote and directed ‘The Godfather’ movie trilogy. Read about his movies, wife, daughter, age, awards, and more.
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Jun 23, 2024 · Francis Ford Coppola is an American motion-picture director, writer, and producer whose films range from sweeping epics to small-scale character studies. As the director of such films as The Godfather, The Conversation, and Apocalypse Now, he enjoyed his greatest success and influence in the 1970s.
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Francis Ford Coppola was born in 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, but grew up in a New York suburb in a creative, supportive Italian-American family. His father, Carmine Coppola, was a composer and musician. His mother, Italia Coppola (née Pennino), had been an actress.
Francis Ford (born Francis Feeney, August 14, 1881 – September 5, 1953) was a prolific film actor, writer, and director. He was the mentor and elder brother of film director John Ford. He also appeared in many of John Ford's movies, including Young Mr. Lincoln and The Quiet Man.
