Franco Zeffirelli
Gian Franco Corsi Zeffirelli KBE, Grande Ufficiale OMRI (12 February 1923 – 15 June 2019), commonly known as Franco Zeffirelli (Italian pronunciation: [ˈfraŋko dzeffiˈrɛlli]), was an Italian director and producer of operas, films and television. He was also a senator from 1994 until 2001 for the Italian centre-right Forza Italia party. Some of his operatic designs and productions have become worldwide classics. He was also known for several of the movies he directed, especially the 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet, for which he received an A…
Known field
Directing
Total Movie Credited
109
Total TV Shows Credited
11
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Birthdate
February 12, 1923
Death Date
June 15o 2019
Also known as
Gianfranco Corsi