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Anton Coppola was born on March 21, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Anton Coppola was a conductor, music educator and film score composer. Death is recorded on March 9, 2020, at the age of 102.
My Take
Anton Coppola is the kind of figure who humbles me. Born in Brooklyn in 1917 and conducting opera nearly until his death at 102, he treated music not as a career but as a lifelong vocation. Yes, he belonged to the storied Coppola dynasty, uncle to Francis Ford, great-uncle to Nicolas Cage and Sofia, but I am moved that he earned his own legacy on the podium rather than coasting on the family name. Longevity like his is not merely a number; it is a century of accumulated sound and discipline. He reminds me that true artistry is measured in decades, not moments.
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- Name (English)
- Anton Coppola
- Name (Japanese)
- アントン・コッポラ
- Reading
- あんとん・こっぽら
- Born
- March 21, 1917 – March 9, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- conductor / composer / music educator / film score composer / musician
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anton Coppola born?
Born March 21, 1917.
When did Anton Coppola die?
Died March 9, 2020, aged 102.
Where was Anton Coppola from?
Anton Coppola was from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What did Anton Coppola do?
Anton Coppola worked as conductor, composer, music educator, film score composer, musician.
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