Happy Birthday, Michael Cimino! Born today in 1939, this American author, screenwriter, producer and film director was born in New York City, New York.
Years later, Cimino graduated with a B.A. in graphic arts from Michigan State University in 1959 and a B.F.A. and an M.F.A. from Yale University in 1961 and 1963. Afterwards, he began his career filming commercials.
Years later, Cimino graduated with a B.A. in graphic arts from Michigan State University in 1959 and a B.F.A. and an M.F.A. from Yale University in 1961 and 1963. Afterwards, he began his career filming commercials.
Cimino is best known for co-producing and directing the 1978 American epic war drama/mystery film 'The Deer Hunter'.
The following year, it won an Oscar for Best Picture. Cimino also won an Oscar for Best Director, while Christopher Walken won for Best Supporting Actor. This occurred at the 51st Academy Awards in early April 1979.
In 1996, 'The Deer Hunter' was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 1996, as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
Cimino had been active from 1974–1996.
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