Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola pictures, articles, and news. The film gained popularity with critics and made its first commercial success, appearing at multiple theaters, including L.A. theaters and as an action-adventure comedy. It won several Academy Awards (including Best Supporting Actress for Maggie and Best Foreign Language Film at...

• Born: ( 1939-04-07) April 7, 1939 (age 81) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
• Alma mater: Hofstra University (BA) University of California, Los Angeles (MFA)
• Occupation: Director, producer, writer
• Years active: 1962–present
• Political party: Democratic
• Spouse(s): Eleanor Jessie Neil ​ (m. 1963) ​
• Children: Gian-Carlo Coppola Roman Coppola Sofia Coppola
• Parent(s): Carmine Coppola Italia Pennino
• Relatives: August Coppola (brother) Talia Shire (sister) Jason Schwartzman (nephew) Nicolas Cage (nephew) Gia Coppola (granddaughter)
• Family: Coppola