Franco Zeffirelli was born on February 12, 1923 in Florence, Italy. 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).
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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.
