Francis Ford Coppola
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Summary
Francis Ford Coppola was born in Detroit[1]. He has worked as a film director[2], film producer[3], screenwriter[4], film editor[5], and executive producer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112,527 views/month, #1,353 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Carmine Coppola[8]
- Mother: Italia Coppola[9]
- Child: Sofia Coppola[10], Roman Coppola[11], Gian-Carlo Coppola[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: composer[15], winegrower[16], director[17], producer[18], film actor[19], film screenwriter[20], actor[21], filmmaker[22], writer[23]
- Field of work: film production[24], film direction[25], film screenwriting[26], viticulture[27]
- Position held: President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[28]
- Educated at: Hofstra University[29], UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[30], University of California, Los Angeles[31], John L. Miller Great Neck North High School[32], Jamaica High School[33], New York Military Academy[34]
- Award received: Writers Guild of America Award[35], Donostia Award[36], Directors Guild of America Award[37], Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts[38], Praemium Imperiale[39], Academy Award for Best Director[40], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[41], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[42], Academy Award for Best Picture[43], California Hall of Fame[44], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[45], Lumière Award, Lyon Festival of cinema[46], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[47], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[48]
- Sex or gender: male[49]
- Family: Coppola family[50]
- Genre: crime film[51], drama film[52], horror film[53], mystery film[54], war film[55], thriller film[56], gangster film[57], fantasy film[58], psychological horror film[59], psychological thriller film[60], action film[61], crime thriller film[62], war drama[63], crime drama film[64]
Why It Matters
Francis Ford Coppola has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
He has been cited as an influence by Sam Mendes[67], a theatrical director[68], b. 1965[69], of United Kingdom[70], awarded the Laurence Olivier Awards[71] and Alfonso Cuarón[72], a film director[73], b. 1961[74], of Mexico[75], awarded the Directors Guild of America Award[76].
FAQs
Where was Francis Ford Coppola born?
Francis Ford Coppola was born in Detroit[1].
Who were Francis Ford Coppola's parents?
Francis Ford Coppola's father was Carmine Coppola[8]. Francis Ford Coppola's mother was Italia Coppola[9].
What did Francis Ford Coppola do for work?
Francis Ford Coppola worked as a film director[2], film producer[3], screenwriter[4], film editor[5], and executive producer[6].
Where did Francis Ford Coppola go to school?
Francis Ford Coppola was educated at Hofstra University[29], UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[30], University of California, Los Angeles[31], and John L. Miller Great Neck North High School[32].
What awards did Francis Ford Coppola receive?
Honors received include Writers Guild of America Award[35], Donostia Award[36], Directors Guild of America Award[37], and Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts[38].
Who did Francis Ford Coppola influence?
Francis Ford Coppola has been cited as an influence by Sam Mendes[67] and Alfonso Cuarón[72].