Michael Cimino (actor)
An actor who brought heartfelt vulnerability to a groundbreaking teen role, becoming a defining voice for a generation navigating identity.
Born 1999 (age 27)·American actor·Birthday: November 10·Generation Z
Biography
Michael Cimino emerged as a fresh face in Hollywood by portraying the complexities of modern adolescence with authentic warmth. His breakout role came in 2020 as Victor Salazar on Hulu's 'Love, Victor', a spin-off of the film 'Love, Simon'. Cimino didn't just play a teenager coming out; he infused Victor with a relatable mix of confusion, hope, and charm that resonated deeply with young audiences. The role established him as a sensitive leading man for the streaming age. Beyond acting, he has explored music, releasing an EP of earnest pop songs. Cimino represents a new breed of performer who moves seamlessly between screen and recording studio, all while maintaining a grounded connection to the stories of young people.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Michael was born in 1999, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Michael Was Born
The biggest hits of 1999
#1 Movie
Star Wars: Episode I
Best Picture
American Beauty
#1 TV Show
ER
Michael's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1999Born
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2004Started school
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2012Became a teenager
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Could drive
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2017Could vote
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2020Turned 21
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 27 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as the lead, Victor Salazar, in all three seasons of the Hulu series 'Love, Victor', a critically praised show about a teenager's journey of self-discovery.
- Released his debut musical EP, titled 'I'm Somewhere Out There', in November 2022.
- Voiced the character Kevin Grant-Gomez in the Disney Channel animated series 'Hamster & Gretel'.
Did You Know?
He is a trained dancer and has studied various styles including hip-hop and ballet.
Before 'Love, Victor', he had a small role in the horror film 'Annabelle Comes Home'.
He is of Italian and Puerto Rican descent.
“Victor's story is about finding your own voice, not just a label.”
