Michael Cimino
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About
American film director best known for helming the classic 1970s film The Deer Hunter.
Before Fame
He graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in painting from Yale University in 1963.
Trivia
He appeared in many TV commercials prior to directing.
Family Life
His father was a music publisher and his mother was a costume designer.
Associated With
He frequently worked with Jeff Bridges.
