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Roger William Corman (April 5, 1926 – May 9, 2024) was an American film director, producer and actor. [2] [3] Known under various monikers such as "The Pope of Pop Cinema", "The Spiritual Godfather of the New Hollywood", and "The King of Cult", he was known as a trailblazer in the world of independent film. [4]
Roger Corman. Actor: The Silence of the Lambs. Roger William Corman was born April 5, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan. Initially following in his father's footsteps, Corman studied engineering at Stanford University, but, while in school, he began to lose interest in the profession and developed a growing passion for film.
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May 11, 2024 · Roger Corman, the fabled “King of the B’s” producer and director who churned out low-budget genre films with breakneck speed and provided career boosts to young, untested...
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May 12, 2024 · Roger Corman, who for decades dominated the world of B movies as the producer or director of countless proudly low-budget horror, science fiction and crime films, died on Thursday at his home in...
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May 12, 2024 · The filmmaker, who directed and produced hundreds of low-budget films and launched the careers of many stars and directors, passed away on May 9. He was known for his fast-paced, genre movies and his innovative distribution of foreign art films.
May 12, 2024 · Hollywood spent the weekend paying tribute to Roger Corman, the independent filmmaking legend who died last Thursday at age 98.
Learn about the life and career of Roger Corman, one of the most prolific and influential producers in Hollywood history. From his early days as a director of low-budget horror and sci-fi films to his later roles as a distributor of art cinema and a mentor of many famous filmmakers, Corman has left an indelible mark on modern American cinema.
