From Early Cameos to Leading Roles: the Complete Michael Cimino Screen Timeline
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
Q1: Is actor Michael Cimino related to director Michael Cimino?
A1: No. Actor Michael Cimino was born in Las Vegas in 1999 and has no familial connection to the late filmmaker Michael Cimino, who directed The Deer Hunter (1978) and Heaven's Gate (1980).
Q2: What was Michael Cimino's breakout acting role?
A2: While he gained initial attention playing Bob Palmer in the 2019 horror film Annabelle Comes Home, his career-defining breakthrough was starring as Victor Salazar in the Hulu original series Love, Victor from 2020 to 2022.
Q3: Does Michael Cimino release music as well as act?
A3: Yes. Cimino is an accomplished musician and songwriter who has released solo singles including "Love Addict," "Little Blue Car," and "Make Me Hate You," frequently blending acoustic pop and contemporary R&B.
Q4: Who did Michael Cimino play in Never Have I Ever?
A4: Cimino joined Season 4 of Mindy Kaling's Netflix series Never Have I Ever as Ethan Morales, a charming skater-bad-boy and senior-year romantic interest for protagonist Devi Vishwakumar.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
