The Italian-American actor, director, and producer who has starred in films including Sesame Street and The Godfather trilogy is Francis Ford Coppola.
Coppola was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1939, and is best known for his work as a director in the film industry. He directed and produced The Godfather trilogy, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest film series of all time.
Coppola has won numerous awards for his work, including five Academy Awards, and is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation.