Happy birthday! Francis Ford Coppola turns 87 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 87 on Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026.

Francis Ford Coppola is celebrating his 87th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer Francis Ford Coppola (Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 87th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Coppola, a cultural icon

Born in Detroit on April 7, 1939, Francis Ford Coppola's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Coppola's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Francis Ford hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Francis Ford Coppola as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 87.

Happy Birthday, Francis Ford, you're the best!

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