Franco Zeffirelli
Director

Franco Zeffirelli Net Worth

Franco Zeffirelli was an Italian director born on February 12, 1923 in Florence, Italy. He is best known for his 1968 classic film version of Romeo and Juliet, as well as his television miniseries Jesus of Nazareth and his film adaptation of Taming of the Shrew starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 12, 1923
Birth Place Florence, Italy
Age 101 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $1.2 Million (2024)

About

Italian Director of the 1968 classic film version of Romeo and Juliet. His other works include Jesus of Nazareth (television miniseries) and Taming of the Shrew (a film adaptation starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor).

Before Fame

He studied art and architecture at the University of Florence.

Trivia

During World War II, he fought in the Italian Resistance movement.

Family Life

He was openly gay, but he supported the Roman Catholic Church and even offered to act as an image consultant for Pope Benedict XVI.

Associated With

His 1968 film Romeo and Juliet starred acclaimed movie Actress Olivia Hussey.

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