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Franco Zeffirelli

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Franco Zeffirelli Fast Facts:

Began career in theater in 1949 as a set designer for the first Italian production of A Streetcar Named Desire under the direction of Luchino Viconti.
Made a name for himself as a drama and opera director in the 1950s and '60s in Milan, London and New York. Lavish sets were his trademark.
Directed a major motion picture for the first time in 1967, The Taming of the Shrew, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
Most acclaimed directorial effort, Romeo and Juliet, was released in 1968 and gained renown for the casting of unknown teen actors in the title roles.
Directed Jesus of Nazareth in 1977, a television miniseries which is still aired in some countries around Easter.
Endured criticism for Endless Love, a film with a teenaged Brooke Shields, a much-anticipated release that was unable to live up to the hype.
Released Hamlet with Mel Gibson and Glenn Close in 1990.
Received acclaim in 1999 for the autobiographical film Tea With Mussolini.

Franco Zeffirelli Awards:

1985 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming - Directing - Winner
1986 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming - Winner

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