Carmine Coppola

American composer (1910-1991)


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.

Carmine Coppola
Born
Carmine Valentino Coppola

(1910-06-11)June 11, 1910
DiedApril 26, 1991(1991-04-26) (aged 80)
Resting placeSan Fernando Mission Cemetery
Other namesCarmen Coppola
Occupations
  • Flautist
  • pianist
  • songwriter
  • composer
  • orchestrator
Years active1949–1991
SpouseItalia Coppola
ChildrenAugust Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola
Talia Shire
RelativesAnton Coppola (brother)
FamilyCoppola
Musical career
OriginNew York City, New York
Genres
Instruments
  • Flute
  • piano
  • synthesizer