Francis Ford Coppola American Director Born 1939 in Detroit
Francis Ford Coppola · film director and film producer · American
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Biography
Francis Ford Coppola (7 April 1939, Detroit) is an American director. Among the titles he is known for are The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974).
Early life
He is the son of Carmine Coppola and Italia Coppola. He went on to study at Hofstra University, John L. Miller Great Neck North High School and Jamaica High School.
Career
He appears in Battle Beyond the Sun (1962), the earliest title among his listed credits. The Young Racers (1963) is among his 1960s credits. In the 1970s, he appeared in Apocalypse Now (1979, as a TV news director). The 2000s brought Apocalypse Now Redux (2001). His 2010s credits include The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011) and Palo Alto (2013).
He has 50 films and 2 TV series on record from 1962 to 2024. Action is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (2), followed by adventure (2) and drama (2). Megalopolis (2024) is the newest entry in his credits. Apocalypse Now (1979) is recorded with a worldwide box office of $92.2 million. The records also name him as director on 34 titles, including The Godfather Part III, writer on 29 titles, including Patton, and creator on Apocalypse Now Redux.
Harrison Ford appears in two of his listed titles. Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Marlon Brando (two titles) and Robert Duvall (two titles).
His work is filed under crime film and drama film. Work listed as notable includes Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Conversation and Peggy Sue Got Married.
Recognition
He has won five Academy Awards (1971, 1973 and 1975). His other honours include the Palme d'Or (1974) for The Conversation and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award (2011). The nominations list includes the Academy Award for Best Director in 1973 for The Godfather. The records list 31 awards won and 14 nominations for him.
Public roles
Positions listed for him include President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Eleanor Coppola (1963 to 2024, widowed). He is the father of Gian-Carlo Coppola, Sofia Coppola and Roman Coppola.
Filmography
52 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Megalopolis | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2017 | Behind the Scenes | Film | |
| 2015 | Distant Vision | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2013 | Milius | Film | |
| 2013 | Palo Alto | Film | |
| 2013 | Seduced and Abandoned | Film | |
| 2011– | The Story of Film: An Odyssey | TV series | |
| 2011 | Twixt | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2009 | I Knew It Was You | Film | |
| 2009 | Tetro | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2007 | Fog City Mavericks | Film | |
| 2007 | Youth Without Youth | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2005 | Inside Deep Throat | Film | |
| 2003 | A Decade Under the Influence | Film | |
| 2001 | Apocalypse Now Redux | Writer, Director, Creator | Film |
Show all 52 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Supernova | Director | Film |
| 1997 | The Rainmaker | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1996 | Jack | Director | Film |
| 1995 | A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies | Film | |
| 1992 | Bram Stoker's Dracula | Director | Film |
| 1992 | The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1991 | Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse | Film | |
| 1990 | The Godfather Part III | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1989 | New York Stories | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1988 | Tucker: The Man and His Dream | Director | Film |
| 1987 | Gardens of Stone | Director | Film |
| 1986 | Captain EO | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1986 | Peggy Sue Got Married | Director | Film |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1983 | Rumble Fish | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1983 | The Outsiders | Director | Film |
| 1982 | One from the Heart | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1979 | Apocalypse Now | a TV news director, Writer, Director | Film |
| 1977– | The Godfather Saga | Director, Writer | TV series |
| 1974 | The Conversation | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1974 | The Godfather Part II | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1974 | The Great Gatsby | Writer | Film |
| 1972 | The Godfather | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1970 | Patton | Writer | Film |
| 1969 | The Rain People | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1968 | Filmmaker | Film | |
| 1968 | Finian's Rainbow | Director | Film |
| 1966 | Is Paris Burning? | Writer | Film |
| 1966 | This Property Is Condemned | Writer | Film |
| 1966 | You're a Big Boy Now | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1963 | Dementia 13 | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1963 | The Haunted Palace | Writer | Film |
| 1963 | The Terror | Director | Film |
| 1963 | The Young Racers | Film | |
| 1962 | Battle Beyond the Sun | Director | Film |
| 1962 | The Bellboy and the Playgirls | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1962 | Tonight for Sure | Director, Writer | Film |
Awards and nominations
31 won, 14 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | AFI Life Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2019 | Lumière Award, Lyon Festival of cinema | Won | |
| 2015 | Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts | Won | |
| 2014 | California Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2013 | Praemium Imperiale | Won | |
| 2011 | Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award | Won | |
| 2007 | Officer of the Legion of Honour | Won | |
| 2005 | Golden Eagle Awards | Won | |
| 2002 | Donostia Award | Won | |
| 1992 | Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement | Won | |
| 1992 | Inkpot Award | Won | |
| 1980 | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | Apocalypse Now | Won |
| 1975 | Academy Award for Best Director | The Godfather Part II | Won |
| 1975 | Academy Award for Best Picture | The Godfather Part II | Won |
| 1975 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | The Godfather Part II | Won |
Show all 45 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Writers Guild of America Award | The Godfather Part II | Won |
| 1974 | Palme d'Or | The Conversation | Won |
| 1973 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | The Godfather | Won |
| 1973 | Golden Globes | Won | |
| 1973 | Writers Guild of America Award | The Godfather | Won |
| 1971 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Patton | Won |
| 1971 | Writers Guild of America Award | Patton | Won |
| 1969 | Golden Shell | Won | |
| Directors Guild of America Award | Won | ||
| Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Won | ||
| Kennedy Center Honors | Won | ||
| Mary Pickford Award | Won | ||
| National Board of Review Award for Best Film | Won | ||
| Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein | Won | ||
| Order of the Star of Italy | Won | ||
| Princess of Asturias Awards | Won | ||
| 1991 | Academy Award for Best Director | The Godfather Part III | Nominated |
| 1991 | Academy Award for Best Picture | The Godfather Part III | Nominated |
| 1980 | Academy Award for Best Director | Apocalypse Now | Nominated |
| 1980 | Academy Award for Best Picture | Apocalypse Now | Nominated |
| 1980 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | Apocalypse Now | Nominated |
| 1975 | Academy Award for Best Director | The Godfather Part II | Nominated |
| 1975 | Academy Award for Best Picture | The Godfather Part II | Nominated |
| 1975 | Academy Award for Best Picture | The Conversation | Nominated |
| 1975 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | The Godfather Part II | Nominated |
| 1975 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay | The Conversation | Nominated |
| 1974 | Academy Award for Best Picture | American Graffiti | Nominated |
| 1973 | Academy Award for Best Director | The Godfather | Nominated |
| 1973 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | The Godfather | Nominated |
| 1971 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Patton | Nominated |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Francis Ford Coppola?
Francis Ford Coppola is 87 years old, born on 7 April 1939 in Detroit.
What is Francis Ford Coppola known for?
Francis Ford Coppola is known for The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974).
What is Francis Ford Coppola’s nationality?
Francis Ford Coppola is American, born in Detroit.
How tall is Francis Ford Coppola?
Francis Ford Coppola is 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
Who has Francis Ford Coppola been married to?
Francis Ford Coppola’s marriages on record are to Eleanor Coppola (1963 to 2024).
Has Francis Ford Coppola won any awards?
Yes. 31 awards are on record, including AFI Life Achievement Award (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q56094), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Greg2600 · CC BY-SA 2.0
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