Francis Ford Coppola is an accomplished American film director, producer, and screenwriter, born on April 7, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan. He is renowned for directing iconic films such as "The Godfather" trilogy, "Apocalypse Now," and "The Conversation." Coppola has received numerous awards, including five Oscars, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of cinema. He continues to be influential in the film industry through his innovative storytelling and visual style.