Michael Cimino

Personal Info

Birthday

February 3, 1939

Day of Death

2016-07-02

(77 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Nikki Cimino

Michael Cimino

Biography

Michael Cimino (February 3, 1939 – July 2, 2016) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for writing and directing The Deer Hunter and Heaven's Gate, the latter of which was initially poorly received before being re-assessed positively in subsequent decades.

Known For

To Each His Own Cinema

Filmography

2022
Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend
as Self (archive footage)
2012
A Special Day
as Self
2007
To Each His Own Cinema
as Miguel Cimino (segment: no translation needed)
2003
Realising The Deer Hunter
as Self
1994
Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso
as Self
1993
Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
as Self
1979
1979 ITV South Bank Show Interview With Michael Cimino
as Self