Carmine Coppola

Carmine Coppola
Carmine Coppola
Birth name	Carmine Valentino Coppola
Also known as	Carmen Coppola
Born	June 11, 1910; New York City, New York, U.S.
Origin	New York City, New York
Died	April 26, 1991 (aged 80); Northridge, California, U.S. Template:Labeldata
Genres	Contemporary classical; big band; electronic; film score; avant garde;
Occupation(s)	Flautist; pianist; songwriter; composer; orchestrator;
Instruments	Flute; piano; synthesizer;
Years active	1949–1991

Carmine Coppola
Carmine Coppola
Resting place	San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Spouse	Italia Coppola
Children	August Coppola ; Francis Ford Coppola ; Talia Shire
Relatives	Anton Coppola (brother)
Family	Coppola

Carmine Coppola (1910-1991) was an American composer. He is known for composing movie music. He was also a flutist, pianist, and songwriter. He wrote music for The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, Apocalypse Now, The Outsiders, and The Godfather Part III. All of these films were directed by his son Francis Ford Coppola. Coppola won an Academy Award for Best Original Score and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score. He also had one Grammy Award nomination.

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