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Roger Corman

director

Birth Date

Zodiac Sign

Aries

Biography

Roger William Corman was an American film director, producer, and actor. 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.

Additional Information

Born

  • Roger William Corman(1926-04-05)April 5
  • 1926Detroit
  • Michigan
  • U.S.

Died

  • May 9
  • 2024(2024-05-09) (aged 98)Santa Monica
  • California
  • U.S.

Spouse

Julie Halloran (m. 1970)

Children

4

FullName

Roger Corman

Relatives

Gene Corman (brother)

Allegiance

United States

Alma Mater

  • Stanford University (BS
  • Industrial Engineering
  • 1947)[1]

BirthPlace

Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Occupations

  • Film director
  • producer
  • actor

Years Active

1954–2024

Organizations

    Battles / Wars

    World War II

    Service / Branch

    United States Navy

    Years Of Service

    1944–1946