Michael Cimino

Cimino in 2008, photo by Prphotos.com

Date of Birth: February 3, 1939

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: July 2, 2016

Place of Death: Beverly Hills, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Italian

Michael Cimino was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and author. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for The Deer Hunter (1978). He was the son of Lucy (Ricca) and Michael Cimino. His paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather were Italian immigrants. His maternal grandmother was born in New York.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph Cimino.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was named Anna.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was named Louis Ricca.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was named Mary.

Source: Genealogy of Michael Cimino – https://www.geni.com

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