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Frank Capra
Also known as:Francesco Rosario Capra, Frank Russell Capra, Col. Frank Capra, Frank R. Capra, Mr. Frank Capra
Occupation:Director • Producer • Writer • Actor
Born:May 18, 1897
Birthplace:Bisacquino, Sicily, Italy
Spouse:Helen Howell, Lou Capra
Children:4
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Frank Capra was an Italian-American film director, producer andwriter. He had worked in more than 50 films as director and more than 40 films as writer. Capra is known for his work in It's a Wonderful Life, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and Arsenic and Old Lace. He won Oscar award thrice for Best Director for his work in You Can't Take It With You, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town and It Happened One Night. Capra won more than 10 awards and nominations.
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George Stevens
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Helen Howell
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Lou Capra
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Frank Capra Jr.
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Tom Capra
Son
John Capra
Son
Lulu Capra
Daughter
Sarah Nicolas
Mother
Salvatore Capra
Father
Benjamin Capra
Brother
Everett Capra
Brother
Tony Capra
Brother
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Frank Capra: Mr America
It`s a Wonderful Life (1946)
It's a Wonderful Life
Arsenic And Old Lace
Mr. Smith Goes To Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Personal Quotes (5)

  • "Don't follow trends. Start trends."
  • " Compassion is a two way street."
  • "Film is one of the three universal languages, the other two: mathematics and music. "
  • "Whenever a situation develops to its extreme, it is bound to turn around and become its opposite. "
  • "I made mistakes in drama. I thought drama was when actors cried. But drama is when the audience cries. "
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