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Bio

(1939-2016) Screenwriter, author. Michael Cimino was born in New York City and died in Los Angeles, California.

Full Name

Michael Cimino

Locations

Nassau

Author's Timeline


1939

BIRTH

Michael Antonio Cimino was born in New York City on February 3, 1939.

1940

RESIDENCE

Mr. Cimino grew up in Westbury, New York, on Long Island, in the 1940s and 50s.

1956

OTHER

Mr. Cimino graduated from Westbury High School in 1956.

1972

LITWORK

Silent Running


Mr. Cimino, Deric Washburn, and Steven Bochco wrote the screenplay for the science fiction film, "Silent Running."

1973

LITWORK

Magnum Force


Mr. Cimino and John Milius wrote the screenplay for the action thriller film, "Magnum Force."

1974

LITWORK

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot


Mr. Cimino wrote the screenplay for the crime comedy film, "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot."

1978

LITWORK

The Deer Hunter


Mr. Cimino and Deric Washburn wrote the screenplay for the war drama film, "The Deer Hunter."

1979

LITWORK

The Rose


Screenplay written by Bo Goldman, Bill Kerby, and Michael Cimino.

1980

LITWORK

Heaven's Gate


Mr. Cimino wrote the screenplay for the western film, "Heaven's Gate."

1985

LITWORK

Year Of The Dragon


Mr. Cimino and Oliver Stone wrote the screenplay for the crime thriller film, "Year Of The Dragon."

1987

LITWORK

The Sicilian


Screenplay written by Steve Shagan, Gore Vidal, and
Michael Cimino.

1990

LITWORK

Desperate Hours


Screenplay written by Joseph Hayes, Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, and Michael Cimino.

2016

DEATH

Michael Cimino died at his home in Los Angeles, California, on July 2, 2016.

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