Francis Ford Coppola
American filmmaker (born 1939)
1939 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American filmmaker (born 1939)
Born
April 7, 1939
Age
~87 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, composer
United StatesBorn in Detroit
1939
Born in Detroit (1939-04-07)
1969
AwardGolden Shell
1971
AwardAcademy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
1971
AwardWriters Guild of America Award
1973
AwardAcademy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1973
AwardGolden Globe Awards
About
Francis Ford Coppola is an American filmmaker. One of the leading figures of the New Hollywood, Coppola is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. Coppola is the recipient of five Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Palmes d'Or, in addition to nominations for two Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award. Coppola was honored with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 2010, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2024, and the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2025.
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Who is Francis Ford Coppola?+
Francis Ford Coppola is an American filmmaker. One of the leading figures of the New Hollywood, Coppola is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. Coppola is the recipient of five Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and t
What does the name Francis mean?+
The name Francis means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is of French origin.
When was Francis Ford Coppola born?+
Francis Ford Coppola was born on April 7, 1939.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.
The name Francis is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francis — April 7, 1939
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
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