Michael Cimino
American director, screenwriter, and producer
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About Michael Cimino
Michael Cimino was an American filmmaker, best known for directing "The Deer Hunter," a critically acclaimed film that won the Academy Award for “Best Picture” and also earned him the Academy Award for “Best Director”. The movie boosted his career as a director and writer and he went on to work on multiple successful and well-received films such as “Year of the Dragon," "Desperate Hours," "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot," and "The Dogs of War".
Alma mater
- Michigan State University
- Yale University
- Westbury High School
Awards
- Academy Awards, USA - "Best Picture" - winner (1979)
- BAFTA Awards - "Best Direction" - nominee (1980)
- Directors Guild of America, USA - "Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures" - winner (1979)
Trivia
He began his professional career featuring in various advertisements.
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F.A.Q. about Michael Cimino
When is his birthday?
Michael Cimino's birthday is on February 3, 1939.
In how many days is his birthday?
Michael's birthday is in 316 days
How old was Michael when he died?
He was 77 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 2, 2016.
How old would he be today?
Michael Cimino would be 85 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Michael from?
He was born in New York City, New York, U.S..