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Franco Zeffirelli

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Feb 12 1923
Birthplace: Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Death: Sat, Jun 15 2019
Franco Zeffirelli is 96 years old
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Poster of Carmen aus der Arena von Verona
Carmen aus der Arena von Verona
Franco Zeffirelli would have been no older than
96 in Carmen aus der Arena von Verona
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 17 2022
Poster of The Metropolitan Opera: Turandot
The Metropolitan Opera: Turandot
Franco Zeffirelli would have been no older than
96 in The Metropolitan Opera: Turandot
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 07 2022
Poster of Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II
Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II
Franco Zeffirelli would have been no older than
96 in Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II
as 'Director, Lighting Supervisor'.
Wed, Dec 02 2020
Poster of Arena di Verona: Il Trovatore
Arena di Verona: Il Trovatore
Franco Zeffirelli would have been no older than
96 in Arena di Verona: Il Trovatore
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 12 2020
Poster of The Metropolitan Opera: Turandot
The Metropolitan Opera: Turandot
Franco Zeffirelli would have been no older than
96 in The Metropolitan Opera: Turandot
as 'Set Designer, Production Design'.
Sat, Oct 12 2019
Poster of La Traviata - Arena di Verona
La Traviata - Arena di Verona
Franco Zeffirelli would have been no older than
96 in La Traviata - Arena di Verona
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 29 2019
Poster of The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème
The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème
Franco Zeffirelli was
95 in The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème
as 'Director, Production Design, Set Designer'.
Sat, Feb 24 2018
Poster of Zeffirelli's Inferno
Zeffirelli's Inferno
Franco Zeffirelli was
94 in Zeffirelli's Inferno
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Jul 31 2017
Poster of Carmen (Arena di Verona)
Carmen (Arena di Verona)
Franco Zeffirelli was
91 in Carmen (Arena di Verona)
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jun 30 2014
Poster of The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème
The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème
Franco Zeffirelli was
91 in The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème
as 'Production Design'.
Sat, Apr 05 2014
Poster of Turandot - Puccini - Live from Verona
Turandot - Puccini - Live from Verona
Franco Zeffirelli was
88 in Turandot - Puccini - Live from Verona
as 'Stage Director'.
Thu, Jun 23 2011
Poster of Carmen
Carmen
Franco Zeffirelli was
87 in Carmen
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 06 2010
Poster of Puccini: Turandot
Puccini: Turandot
Franco Zeffirelli was
86 in Puccini: Turandot
as 'Production Design'.
Sat, Nov 07 2009
Poster of Puccini: La Bohème
Puccini: La Bohème
Franco Zeffirelli was
85 in Puccini: La Bohème
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 01 2008
Poster of Verdi: Aida
Verdi: Aida
Franco Zeffirelli was
83 in Verdi: Aida
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 14 2006
Poster of Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni
Franco Zeffirelli was
82 in Don Giovanni
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 17 2005
Poster of La Boheme
La Boheme
Franco Zeffirelli was
81 in La Boheme
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 06 2004
Poster of Madama Butterfly
Madama Butterfly
Franco Zeffirelli was
81 in Madama Butterfly
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 10 2004
Poster of Bizet: Carmen
Bizet: Carmen
Franco Zeffirelli was
80 in Bizet: Carmen
as 'Stage Director'.
Mon, Jun 30 2003
Poster of Callas Forever
Callas Forever
Franco Zeffirelli was
79 in Callas Forever
as 'Director, Original Story, Screenplay'.
Wed, Sep 18 2002
Poster of La Traviata
La Traviata
Franco Zeffirelli was
79 in La Traviata
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 08 2002
Poster of Aida
Aida
Franco Zeffirelli was
77 in Aida
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 27 2001
Poster of Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni
Franco Zeffirelli was
77 in Don Giovanni
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 01 2000
Poster of Tea with Mussolini
Tea with Mussolini
Franco Zeffirelli was
76 in Tea with Mussolini
as 'Director, Novel'.
Thu, Mar 25 1999
Poster of Carmen
Carmen
Franco Zeffirelli was
74 in Carmen
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 25 1997
Poster of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Franco Zeffirelli was
72 in Jane Eyre
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Jan 20 1996
Poster of Falstaff
Falstaff
Franco Zeffirelli was
69 in Falstaff
as 'Director, Production Design, Set Designer'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Don Carlo
Don Carlo
Franco Zeffirelli was
69 in Don Carlo
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 01 1992
Poster of The King of Ads
The King of Ads
Franco Zeffirelli was
68 in The King of Ads
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 01 1991
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Franco Zeffirelli was
67 in Hamlet
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Dec 19 1990
Poster of Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni
Franco Zeffirelli was
67 in Don Giovanni
as 'Production Design'.
Thu, Apr 05 1990
Poster of 12 Directors for 12 Cities
12 Directors for 12 Cities
Franco Zeffirelli was
66 in 12 Directors for 12 Cities
as 'Director'.
Mon, May 22 1989
Poster of Young Toscanini
Young Toscanini
Franco Zeffirelli was
65 in Young Toscanini
as 'Director, Original Story'.
Fri, Oct 07 1988
Poster of Pagliacci
Pagliacci
Franco Zeffirelli was
64 in Pagliacci
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 01 1987
Poster of Turandot
Turandot
Franco Zeffirelli was
64 in Turandot
as 'Production Design, Director'.
Wed, Apr 01 1987
Poster of Otello
Otello
Franco Zeffirelli was
63 in Otello
as 'Director, Adaptation, Production Design'.
Thu, Sep 04 1986
Poster of Tosca
Tosca
Franco Zeffirelli was
62 in Tosca
as 'Set Designer, Director'.
Tue, Mar 26 1985
Poster of Sparrow
Sparrow
Franco Zeffirelli was
60 in Sparrow
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Oct 01 1983
Poster of La traviata
La traviata
Franco Zeffirelli was
59 in La traviata
as 'Adaptation, Director, Production Design'.
Thu, Oct 07 1982
Poster of Cavalleria rusticana
Cavalleria rusticana
Franco Zeffirelli was
59 in Cavalleria rusticana
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 15 1982
Poster of Puccini: La Boheme
Puccini: La Boheme
Franco Zeffirelli was
58 in Puccini: La Boheme
as 'Director, Production Design, Set Designer'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Endless Love
Endless Love
Franco Zeffirelli was
58 in Endless Love
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jul 17 1981
Poster of The Champ
The Champ
Franco Zeffirelli was
56 in The Champ
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 07 1979
Poster of Carmen
Carmen
Franco Zeffirelli was
55 in Carmen
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 01 1978
Poster of Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
Franco Zeffirelli was
55 in Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 05 1978
Poster of Lorenzaccio
Lorenzaccio
Franco Zeffirelli was
54 in Lorenzaccio
as 'Stage Director'.
Fri, Sep 16 1977
Poster of Jesus Of Nazareth
Jesus Of Nazareth
Franco Zeffirelli was
54 in Jesus Of Nazareth
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 27 1977
Poster of Verdi: Otello
Verdi: Otello
Franco Zeffirelli was
53 in Verdi: Otello
as 'Stage Director'.
Mon, Jul 12 1976
Poster of Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Franco Zeffirelli was
49 in Brother Sun, Sister Moon
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Fri, Mar 03 1972
Poster of Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
Franco Zeffirelli was
45 in Romeo and Juliet
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Apr 02 1968
Poster of The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
Franco Zeffirelli was
44 in The Taming of the Shrew
as 'Producer, Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Mar 08 1967
Poster of For Florence
For Florence
Franco Zeffirelli was
43 in For Florence
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 23 1966
Poster of La Bohème
La Bohème
Franco Zeffirelli was
41 in La Bohème
as 'Director, Production Design'.
Sat, Jan 16 1965
Poster of Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964
Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964
Franco Zeffirelli was
39 in Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964
as 'Music Director, Stage Director'.
Sun, Nov 04 1962
Poster of Camping
Camping
Franco Zeffirelli was
35 in Camping
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Apr 05 1958
Poster of The Bachelor
The Bachelor
Franco Zeffirelli was
32 in The Bachelor
as 'First Assistant Director'.
Fri, Dec 30 1955
Poster of Senso
Senso
Franco Zeffirelli was
31 in Senso
as 'Assistant Director'.
Thu, Dec 30 1954
Poster of Empty Eyes
Empty Eyes
Franco Zeffirelli was
30 in Empty Eyes
as 'First Assistant Director'.
Fri, Sep 18 1953
Poster of Bellissima
Bellissima
Franco Zeffirelli was
28 in Bellissima
as 'Assistant Director'.
Fri, Jan 04 1952
Poster of La Terra Trema
La Terra Trema
Franco Zeffirelli was
26 in La Terra Trema
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sat, Dec 03 1949
Poster of Franco Zeffirellis "La Bohème" - Sternstunden der Musik
Franco Zeffirellis "La Bohème" - Sternstunden der Musik
Franco Zeffirelli will be
96+ in Franco Zeffirellis "La Bohème" - Sternstunden der Musik
as 'Director'.
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Poster of Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth
Franco Zeffirelli was
54+ in Jesus of Nazareth
as 'Director, Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1977