As per our current Database, Franco Zeffirelli is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Franco Zeffirelli is 101 years, 2 months and 13 days old. Franco Zeffirelli will celebrate 102rd birthday on a Wednesday 12th of February 2025. Below we countdown to Franco Zeffirelli upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Franco Zeffirelli |
| Occupation | Director |
| Age | 101 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 12, 1923 (Florence, Italy) |
| Birthday | February 12 |
| Town/City | Florence, Italy |
| Nationality | Italy |
Franco Zeffirelli’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Franco Zeffirelli was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.
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).
He studied art and architecture at the University of Florence.
During World War II, he fought in the Italian Resistance movement.
He was openly gay, but he supported the Roman Catholic Church and even offered to act as an image consultant for Pope Benedict XVI.
His 1968 film Romeo and Juliet starred acclaimed movie Actress Olivia Hussey.
