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Eleanor Coppola(1936-2024)

  • Director
  • Writer
  • Cinematographer
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Eleanor Coppola
Eleanor Coppola was born on 4 May 1936 in Long Beach, California, USA. She was a director and writer, known for Paris Can Wait (2016), Love Is Love Is Love (2020) and Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991). She was married to Francis Ford Coppola. She died on 12 April 2024 in Rutherford, California, USA.
BornMay 4, 1936
DiedApril 12, 2024(87)
BornMay 4, 1936
DiedApril 12, 2024(87)
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  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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Known for

Diane Lane in Paris Can Wait (2016)
Paris Can Wait
5.8
  • Director
  • 2016
Rosanna Arquette, Kathy Baker, and Rita Wilson in Love Is Love Is Love (2020)
Love Is Love Is Love
4.6
  • Director
  • 2020
Francis Ford Coppola in Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
8.1
  • Director
  • 1991
Marlon Brando and Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now (1979)
Apocalypse Now
8.4
  • Additional Crew
  • 1979

Credits

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Director

  • Making Marie Antoinette
    • director
    • Completed
    • 2026
  • Rosanna Arquette, Kathy Baker, and Rita Wilson in Love Is Love Is Love (2020)
    Love Is Love Is Love
    4.6
    • Director
    • 2020
  • Diane Lane in Paris Can Wait (2016)
    Paris Can Wait
    5.8
    • Director
    • 2016
  • Coda: Thirty Years Later (2007)
    Coda: Thirty Years Later
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 2007
  • Francis Ford Coppola Directs 'John Grisham's the Rainmaker' (2007)
    Francis Ford Coppola Directs 'John Grisham's the Rainmaker'
    8.1
    Video
    • Director
    • 2007
  • The Making of 'Marie Antoinette' (2007)
    The Making of 'Marie Antoinette'
    6.6
    Video
    • Director
    • 2007
  • Making of 'The Virgin Suicides' (1998)
    Making of 'The Virgin Suicides'
    6.3
    Short
    • Director
    • 1998
  • A Visit to China's Miao Country
    Short
    • Director
    • 1996
  • Francis Ford Coppola in Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
    Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
    8.1
    • documentary footage
    • 1991

Writer

  • Rosanna Arquette, Kathy Baker, and Rita Wilson in Love Is Love Is Love (2020)
    Love Is Love Is Love
    4.6
    • Writer
    • screenplay by
    • story by
    • 2020
  • Diane Lane in Paris Can Wait (2016)
    Paris Can Wait
    5.8
    • written by
    • 2016
  • Coda: Thirty Years Later (2007)
    Coda: Thirty Years Later
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 2007

Cinematographer

  • Francis Ford Coppola Directs 'John Grisham's the Rainmaker' (2007)
    Francis Ford Coppola Directs 'John Grisham's the Rainmaker'
    8.1
    Video
    • Cinematographer
    • 2007
  • The Birth of 5.1 Sound (2006)
    The Birth of 5.1 Sound
    7.5
    Video
    • Cinematographer
    • 2006
  • A Million Feet of Film: The Editing of Apocalypse Now (2006)
    A Million Feet of Film: The Editing of Apocalypse Now
    7.7
    Video
    • Cinematographer
    • 2006
  • Heard Any Good Movies Lately?: The Sound Design of Apocalypse Now (2006)
    Heard Any Good Movies Lately?: The Sound Design of Apocalypse Now
    7.6
    Video
    • Cinematographer
    • 2006
  • The Music of Apocalypse Now (2006)
    The Music of Apocalypse Now
    7.4
    Video
    • Cinematographer
    • 2006

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Eleanor Coppolla
  • Born
    • May 4, 1936
    • Long Beach, California, USA
  • Died
    • April 12, 2024
    • Rutherford, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Francis Ford CoppolaFebruary 2, 1963 - April 12, 2024 (her death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Gian-Carlo Coppola
  • Parents
      Clifford Albert Neil
  • Relatives
      Venice Zohar Cage Coppola(Niece or Nephew)
  • Other works
    Release of her book "Notes on the Making of Apocalypse Now" (published by Faber & Faber)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Interview

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Daughter-in-law of Carmine Coppola and Italia Coppola, mother of Gian-Carlo Coppola, Roman Coppola and Sofia Coppola, sister-in-law of Anton Coppola, August Coppola and Talia Shire.
  • Quotes
    I'm this housewife who suddenly decided to write and direct a film. It was terrifying, but part of the challenge was cutting through all of your fears and just going for it. [2016]
  • Nickname
    • Ellie

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