Francis Ford Coppola Biography: Movies, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Siblings, Wife, Children, Awards

Francis Ford Coppola, born on April 7, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, is a renowned American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer.

He is widely recognized for directing iconic films such as The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now.

Profile

• Full name: Francis Ford Coppola
• Date of birth: April 7, 1939
• Age: 85 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
• State of origin: Michigan
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Film director, producer, screenwriter
• Height: 1.82 m
• Parents: Carmine Coppola (father), Italia Coppola (mother)
• Siblings: August Coppola (brother), Talia Shire (sister)
• Spouse: Eleanor Coppola
• Children: Gian-Carlo Coppola, Roman Coppola, Sofia Coppola
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Italian-American
• Net worth: $400 million

Early Life and Education

Francis Ford Coppola, now 85 years old, was born on April 7, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan. His father, Carmine Coppola, was a flautist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and his mother, Italia Coppola (née Pennino), was an actress.

Coppola is the middle child, with an older brother, August Coppola, and a younger sister, actress Talia Shire. Raised in a creative Italian-American family, Coppola developed an early interest in the arts.

During his youth, Coppola contracted polio, which left him bedridden for extended periods. To pass the time, he engaged in puppet theater productions, sparking his interest in storytelling and theater.

He attended 23 different schools before graduating from Great Neck North High School. Coppola then enrolled at Hofstra University in 1955, majoring in theater arts. He later pursued a Master of Fine Arts degree in film at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Personal Life

Francis Ford Coppola married Eleanor Coppola (née Neil) in 1963. The couple has three children: Gian-Carlo Coppola, Roman Coppola, and Sofia Coppola.

Tragically, their eldest son, Gian-Carlo, died in a boating accident in 1986. Both Roman and Sofia have pursued careers in the film industry, with Sofia achieving acclaim as a director.

Career

Coppola‘s career began in the 1960s, working as a scriptwriter and director for low-budget films. His breakthrough came with the release of The Godfather in 1972, a film that revolutionized the gangster genre and earned him the Academy Award for Best Picture.

He continued this success with The Godfather Part II in 1974, which also won Best Picture and made Coppola the first director to receive this honor for a sequel.

In 1979, Coppola directed Apocalypse Now, a Vietnam War epic that faced a notoriously challenging production but is now considered a masterpiece. His other notable works include The Conversation (1974), The Outsiders (1983), and Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992).

Awards

Francis Ford Coppola‘s accolades include:

• Five Academy Awards
• Six Golden Globe Awards
• Two Palme d’Or awards
• BAFTA Award

Net Worth

Francis Ford Coppola‘s worth around $400 million. His wealth primarily stems from his successful film career and ventures in the wine industry.

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Filmography

• The Godfather (1972)
• The Conversation (1974)
• The Godfather Part II (1974)
• Apocalypse Now (1979)
• The Outsiders (1983)
• Rumble Fish (1983)
• The Cotton Club (1984)
• Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
• The Godfather Part III (1990)
• Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)
• The Rainmaker (1997)
• Megalopolis (2024)