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Robert Carmine Profile |
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Birth Date: December 24, 1982
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Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
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Birth Name: Robert Coppola Schwartzman
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Height: 5'9"
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Biography |
Robert Carmine (born Robert Schwartzman) is the lead singer
of the rock band Rooney. He has also acted in the films The
Virgin Suicides, directed by his cousin Sofia Coppola, and
The Princess Diaries. He was born on 24 December 1982 in Los
Angeles, California, USA.
He is the son of Jewish American producer Jack Schwartzman
and Italian-American actress Talia Shire. His brother is
Jason Schwartzman, also an actor and former drummer for the
band Phantom Planet. As a member of the Hollywood Coppola
family, one of his cousins is Nicolas Cage, and Francis Ford
Coppola is his uncle. His maternal grandfather is Carmine
Coppola, also the source of his stage name.
Carmine attended Windward School in Los Angeles, California. |
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Other Information |
Son of Talia Shire and the late Jack Schwartzman.
Brother of actor Jason Schwartzman.
Frontman in the Los Angeles based band, Rooney.
His band was originally named Ed Rooney but shortened it to
Rooney, named after the principal in the 80s classic film,
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986).
Cousin of Marc Coppola, Christopher Coppola, Nicolas Cage,
Sofia Coppola and Roman Coppola.
Changed his name to Robert Schwartzman-Cage, inspired by
cousin Nicolas Cage.
Nephew of Francis Ford Coppola.
A recent name change to Robert Carmine; posted by Robert on
his band website.
He is the grandson of composer Carmine Coppola and Italia
Coppola.
Graduated Windward School in West Los Angeles (2001)
Half-brother of John Schwartzman and Stephanie Schwartzman. |
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