Franco Zeffirelli
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Summary
Franco Zeffirelli was born on February 12, 1923[1], in Florence[2]. He died on June 15, 2019[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a theatrical director[5], film director[6], screenwriter[7], politician[8], and film producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,094 views/month, #6,398 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimitero delle Porte Sante[11]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[12]
- Native language: Italian[13]
- Occupation: actor[14], librettist[15], television producer[16], director[17], opera director[18], theatre designer[19]
- Field of work: directing[20], film direction[21]
- Position held: member of the Senate of the Italian Republic[22]
- Educated at: University of Florence[23]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[25], David di Donatello for Best Director[26], Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film[27], National Board of Review Award for Best Director[28], Christopher Award[29], Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[30], Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[31], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special[32], Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program[33]
- Member of: Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[34]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Member of political party: Forza Italia[37], Christian Democracy[38]
- Commons category: Franco Zeffirelli[39]
- Cause of death: disease[40]
- Residence: Rome[41]
- Family name: Corsi (surname)[42], Zeffirelli[43]
- Given name: Gian Franco[44]
- Pseudonym: Franco Zeffirelli[45]
- Official website: http://www.francozeffirelli.it[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:Franco Zeffirelli[47]
- Work location: Rome[48], Italy[49]
- Manner of death: natural causes[50]
Product Details
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: IT[52]
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Began / founded: 1923-02-12[53]
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Ended / dissolved: 2019-06-15[54]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3f66897d-f3e7-43d1-b48d-2e67f083ac43[55]
Why It Matters
Franco Zeffirelli has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Franco Zeffirelli born?
Franco Zeffirelli's place of birth was Florence[2].
Where did Franco Zeffirelli die?
Franco Zeffirelli died in Rome[4].
What did Franco Zeffirelli do for work?
Franco Zeffirelli worked as a theatrical director[5], film director[6], screenwriter[7], politician[8], and film producer[9].
Where did Franco Zeffirelli go to school?
Franco Zeffirelli was educated at University of Florence[23].
What awards did Franco Zeffirelli receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[25], and David di Donatello for Best Director[26].