| Birth Day | April 7, 1939 |
| Birth Place | Detroit, MI |
| Age | 84 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Francis Ford Coppola, a renowned director and a prominent figure in the film industry, is estimated to have a net worth of $300 million as of 2024. Best known for his legendary works such as "The Godfather" trilogy and "Apocalypse Now," Coppola has established himself as a visionary filmmaker who has left an indelible mark on cinema. With numerous critically acclaimed movies under his belt, he has not only garnered widespread recognition but has also achieved immense financial success throughout his career. His artistic genius, coupled with his business ventures, has contributed significantly to his impressive net worth, solidifying his position as one of the most influential directors in history.
Acclaimed Director of the iconic 1972 film The Godfather, for which he won the Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture. He also directed The Godfathers Part II and Part III as well as the Vietnam War epic Apocalypse Now with Martin Sheen and Marlon Brando.
He contracted polio as a child and was forced to stay in bed for long periods of time. He went on to study theater at Hofstra College and film at UCLA.
His 1974 film The Conversation was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.
He married Eleanor Coppola on February 2, 1963. Their oldest son Gian-Carlo Coppola was killed in a speedboating accident at the age of 22 and they also have two other children who became Directors, Roman Coppola and Sofia Coppola.
In 1983, he released a pair of films based on the S.E. Hinton novels The Outsiders and Rumble Fish. Matt Dillon and Diane Lane played leading roles in both films.
