Michael Cimino

Birthday: 2/3/1939
Deathday: 7/2/2016
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
Fame for: Directing
Also known as: Nikki 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.