Writer/producer/director Michael Cimino, the son of a Long Island-based music publisher, earned an MFA in Painting at Yale University, where he also became involved with student theatrical productions. Read Full Biography
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Picture | The Deer Hunter | Nominated |
| 1978 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Screenplay | The Deer Hunter | Nominated |
| 1978 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Director | The Deer Hunter | Won |
| 1978 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | The Deer Hunter | Won |
| 1978 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | The Deer Hunter | Won |
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