Michael Cimino
Known For: Directing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: February 3, 1939
Day of Death: July 2, 2016 (77 years old)
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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.