Matt Cimber
Encyclopedia
Matt Cimber is an Italian-American film producer
, director
and writer. He was the last husband of Jayne Mansfield
, who was the mother of his son, Antonio Raphael (Tony). Cimber directed her on stage and in one movie, Single Room Furnished
(1968). They divorced about one year before her death.
Cimber has been nominated for the Razzie Award three times all for Butterfly
in 1982 as Worst Director, Worst Writer (shared with John Goff) and Worst Picture. The film garnered a total of ten Worst nominations. Even Orson Welles
, one of the most accomplished actors ever, was nominated as Worst Supporting Actor under Cimber's direction. Pia Zadora
, who starred as Kady in the film, financed by her husband Meshulam Riklis won Razzie Awards for Worst Actress and Worst new Star. Ed McMahon
also won for Worst Supporting Actor.
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and writer. He was the last husband of Jayne Mansfield
Jayne Mansfield
Jayne Mansfield was an American actress working both in Hollywood and on the Broadway theatre...
, who was the mother of his son, Antonio Raphael (Tony). Cimber directed her on stage and in one movie, Single Room Furnished
Single Room Furnished
Single Room Furnished is a 1968 drama film featuring Jayne Mansfield in her final "filmed" starring role. In it she plays three different and complex characters and over time many have considered this film to contain one of Mansfield's finest performances as she demonstrates her dramatic acting...
(1968). They divorced about one year before her death.
Cimber has been nominated for the Razzie Award three times all for Butterfly
Butterfly (1982 film)
Butterfly is a 1982 film directed by Matt Cimber, based on the 1947 novel The Butterfly by James M. Cain. The starring cast includes Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Ed McMahon, and Orson Welles. The original music score was composed by Ennio Morricone...
in 1982 as Worst Director, Worst Writer (shared with John Goff) and Worst Picture. The film garnered a total of ten Worst nominations. Even Orson Welles
Orson Welles
George Orson Welles , best known as Orson Welles, was an American film director, actor, theatre director, screenwriter, and producer, who worked extensively in film, theatre, television and radio...
, one of the most accomplished actors ever, was nominated as Worst Supporting Actor under Cimber's direction. Pia Zadora
Pia Zadora
Pia Zadora is an American actress and singer. After working as a child actress on Broadway, in regional theater, and in the film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians , she came to national attention in 1981 when, following her starring role in the highly criticized Butterfly, she won a Golden Globe...
, who starred as Kady in the film, financed by her husband Meshulam Riklis won Razzie Awards for Worst Actress and Worst new Star. Ed McMahon
Ed McMahon
Edward Peter "Ed" McMahon, Jr. was an American comedian, game show host and announcer. He is most famous for his work on television as Johnny Carson's sidekick and announcer on The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992. He also hosted the original version of the talent show Star Search from 1983 to 1995...
also won for Worst Supporting Actor.
Filmography
- Miriam (2006)
- Yellow Hair and the Fortress of Gold (1984)
- Hundra (1983)
- A time to die (1982)
- ButterflyButterfly (1982 film)Butterfly is a 1982 film directed by Matt Cimber, based on the 1947 novel The Butterfly by James M. Cain. The starring cast includes Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Ed McMahon, and Orson Welles. The original music score was composed by Ennio Morricone...
(1982) - Fake-Out (1982)
- The Witch Who Came from the SeaThe Witch Who Came From the SeaThe Witch Who Came From the Sea is a 1976 American horror film directed by Matt Cimber and shot by cinematographer Dean Cundey. The film concerns a dysfunctional and disturbed woman called Molly who, after suffering repeated sexual abuse at the hands of her alcoholic father, embarks on a spree of...
(1976) - Lady CocoaLady CocoaLady Cocoa is a 1975 low-budget blaxploitation crime drama that was directed by Matt Cimber. With Lola Fanana in the title role, the film also featured Millie Perkins, Gene Washington and Alex Dreier. It was released by Moonstone Entertainment with an R rating from the Motion Picture Association...
(1975) - The Black SixThe Black SixThe Black Six is a combination of blaxploitation and outlaw biker film released in 1974. The movie was written by George Theakos and directed by Matt Cimber. It starred several National Football League stars in the title roles. The plot had some similarities to The Magnificent Seven and Easy...
(1974) - He and She (1970)
- Single Room FurnishedSingle Room FurnishedSingle Room Furnished is a 1968 drama film featuring Jayne Mansfield in her final "filmed" starring role. In it she plays three different and complex characters and over time many have considered this film to contain one of Mansfield's finest performances as she demonstrates her dramatic acting...
(1968)