Directors born on April 7

Take a focused look at the directors born on April 7. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1939 Francis Ford Coppola

  Francis Ford Coppola is an influential American film director, producer, and screenwriter, renowned for his work on landmark films such as 'The Godfather' trilogy and 'Apocalypse Now.' He is a central figure in the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s and is widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers in cinematic history. [bio]

• 1968 Jennifer Lynch

  Jennifer Lynch is an American film director and screenwriter, best known for her work on films such as "Boxing Helena" and her television direction for series including "The Walking Dead" and "American Horror Story." She is the daughter of acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch and has established her own unique voice within the industry, frequently exploring dark and complex themes in … [bio]