Frank Russell Capra (born Francesco Rosario Capra; May 18, 1897 β September 3, 1991) was a Sicilian-born American film director and a creative force behind a number of films of the 1930s and 1940s, including It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), You Can't Take It With You (1938), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Meet John Doe (1941), Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) and It's a Wonderful Life (1946). His films often deal with rags-to-riches stories wich has led film historians such as Ian Freer to consider him the "American Dream personified".
Personal Info
Profession
Director
Gender
Male
Birthday
May 18, 1897
Died
September 3, 1991
(at 94 years old)
Place of Birth
Bisacquino, Sicilia, Italia
Popularity
0.8
Known For
1 movies
Frank Capra
Director
Bisacquino, Sicilia, Italia
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About Frank Capra
Frank Capra was born on 18 May 1897 in Bisacquino, Sicilia, Italia. Frank Capra passed away on 3 September 1991 at the age of 94. We have 1 films with Frank Capra available. Among Frank Capra's most popular films: It's a Wonderful Life.
Best Known Films of Frank Capra
Career Statistics - Frank Capra
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Total Credits
1
Years Active
1946 - 1946
8.3
Avg. Movie Rating
0.8
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Role Breakdown
Director: 1
Top Genres
Drama (1)
Fantasy (1)
Family (1)
