He was born in 1939 in Detroit, USA, but he grew up in a New York suburb in a creative, supportive Italian-American family. His father, Carmine Coppola, was a composer and musician. His mother, Italia Coppola, had been an actress. Francis Ford Coppola graduated with a degree in drama from Hofstra University...See full bio »
1975The 47th Annual Academy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Picture/Best Director/Best Adapted Screenplay/Nominee: Best Picture & Best Original Screenplay/Accepting Best Actor in a Supporting Role Award for Robert De Niro
As I grow older, I realise that I always wanted to be a writer. With
The Godfather being such a success, I was launched into a more industry-type career, which is wonderful, but I always wanted to be the director of my own material. I have always credited the writer of the original material above the title: Mario Puzo's The Godfather...
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Trivia:
Since 1978, owner and operator of a Rutherford, California vineyard making Rubicon wine.
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