Eleanor Coppola
American documentary filmmaker (1936–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eleanor Jessie Coppola (née Neil; May 4, 1936 – April 12, 2024) was an American movie director, screenwriter, and artist. She was married to director Francis Ford Coppola from 1963 until her death. She was best-known for her 1991 documentary movie Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse.[1] She won an Emmy Award in 1992.
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Born | Eleanor Jessie Neil (1936-05-04)May 4, 1936 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | April 12, 2024(2024-04-12) (aged 87) Rutherford, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
Occupation(s) | Film director, writer, arist |
Years active | 1963–2024 |
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Relatives | Gia Coppola (granddaughter) |
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Coppola died in Rutherford, California on April 12, 2024, at the age of 87.[2]