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Franco Zeffirelli is an Italian director, producer, and production designer. He is best known for his work in the film and television industry, having directed and produced numerous films and television series. He is also known for his operatic productions, having directed over 20 operas for the stage. Zeffirelli was born in Florence, Italy, in 1923. He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze and the University of Florence, where he earned a degree in architecture. He began his career as a production designer, working on films such as The Taming of the Shrew (1967) and Romeo and Juliet (1968). In the 1970s, Zeffirelli began directing films, including The Champ (1979) and Endless Love (1981). He also directed the television miniseries Jesus of Nazareth (1977), which earned him an Emmy Award. In the 1980s, Zeffirelli directed the films Tea with Mussolini (1999) and Hamlet (1990). He also directed the television series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992-1993). In the 2000s, Zeffirelli directed the films Callas Forever (2002) and Tea with Mussolini (1999). He also directed the television series The Borgias (2011-2013). Zeffirelli has been nominated for numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Emmy Awards. He has also been awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and the Legion of Honour. As of 2021, Franco Zeffirelli's net worth is estimated to be roughly $20 million.

Popular As Gian Franco Corsi Zeffirelli
Occupation miscellaneous,production_designer,director
Age 96 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 12 February, 1923
Birthday 12 February
Birthplace Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Date of death 15 June, 2019
Died Place Rome, Lazio, Italy
Nationality Italy

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Franco Zeffirelli Height, Weight & Measurements

At 96 years old, Franco Zeffirelli height is 5' 8½" (1.74 m) .

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Height 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Franco Zeffirelli Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Franco Zeffirelli worth at the age of 96 years old? Franco Zeffirelli’s income source is mostly from being a successful Miscellaneous. He is from Italy. We have estimated Franco Zeffirelli's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Miscellaneous

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Timeline

2018

In January 2018, actor Johnathon Schaech accused Zeffirelli of sexually assaulting him during the production of Storia di una capinera (1993) in 1992. Schaech, now 48, wrote in People magazine that he was 22 years old when Zeffirelli pestered him during the day, verbally abused him, and tried to enter his room at night, forcing him to lock the door. Then one night in Sicily, Schaech wrote, the director got a key, entered Schaech's room and his bed and assaulted him. Zeffirelli denied the allegation. Bruce Robinson, who acted in Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet (1968), had made similar allegations many years previously.

2004

He was nominated for a 2004 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Set Designer of 2003 for Absolutely! (Perhaps) performed at Wyndham's Theatre.

1994

Member of the Italian Parliament from 1994 to 2001 for the rightist party Forza Italia, led by Silvio Berlusconi.

1968

He is known for his work on Romeo and Juliet (1968), La traviata (1982) and Hamlet (1990).

1966

Wrote the libretto for the Samuel Barber opera "Antony and Cleopatra" commissioned to open the new Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in 1966.

1962

Received a Special 1962 Tony Award "for designs and direction of the Old Vic's 'Romeo and Juliet'." The following year, in 1963, he was nominated for Broadway's Tony Award as Best Scenic Designer for "The Lady of the Camellias."

1954

Had a love affair with director Luchino Visconti during the shooting of Visconti's film Senso (1954).

1923

Franco Zeffirelli was born on February 12, 1923 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy as Gian Franco Corsi Zeffirelli.