Francis Ford Coppola honored with a star on the “Walk of Fame”.

50 years following the cinema debut of “The Godfather”, US director Francis Ford Coppola (82) has been immortalized with a star plaque in Hollywood. On Monday (local time) the Oscar winner unveiled the plaque with his name on the “Walk of Fame” in front of cheering fans. Coppola was ranked 2,715. Star awarded on the famous sidewalk. The director of global hits like ‘Apocalypse Now’ and ‘The Godfather’ trilogy brought several family members to the ceremony.

Coppola thanked his wife and colleague Eleanor Coppola (85), with whom he had been married for almost 60 years, the filmmaker emphasized. He wanted to be brief in his acceptance speech, said Coppola in front of the camera flash. He is very grateful for the award. Who wouldn’t be happy to see their own name immortalized next to such “wonderful people”. The director referred to the many filmmakers with a star on the tourist mile.

Actresses Elle Fanning (23) and Talia Shire (75), Coppola’s younger sister, were invited as guest speakers.