The Silence of the Lambs
1991
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Roger William Corman (born April 5, 1926) is an American film director, producer, and actor. [3] [4] Known under various monikers such as "The Pope of Pop Cinema", "The Spiritual Godfather of the New Hollywood", and "The King of Cult", he is known as a trailblazer in the world of independent film. [5]
- Roger William Corman, April 5, 1926 (age 97), Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
- 1954–present
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- Stanford University (BS, Industrial Engineering, 1947)
Roger Corman is a prolific and influential producer, director and actor who has made hundreds of movies in various genres and styles. He is known for his low-budget exploitation films, his adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe stories, and his mentorship of many famous filmmakers.
- January 1, 1
- 1.88 m
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
The IMDb credits Corman with 55 directed films and some 385 produced films from 1954 through 2008, many as un-credited producer or executive producer (consistent with his role as head of his own New World Pictures from 1970 through 1983). Corman also has significant credits as writer and actor.
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 messenger for 20th Century Fox to his mentorship of film legends like Scorsese and Coppola, Corman has made hundreds of movies in various genres and styles.
- April 5, 1926
Oct 2, 2023 · Beyond Fest and the American Cinematheque saluted producer Roger Corman on Saturday with a four-film marathon followed by a conversation with some of the directors who began their careers working...
- mark.olsen@latimes.com
- Staff Writer
Apr 1, 2024 · Roger Corman (born April 5, 1926, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.) is an American motion picture director, producer, and distributor known for his highly successful low-budget exploitation films and for launching the careers of several prominent directors and actors, notably Francis Ford Coppola, Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, and ...
Jul 15, 2022 · The legendary B-movie director and producer talks about his passion for filmmaking, his iconic projects, and his challenges and achievements. At 96, he still produces and directs more than 500 films a year, including the new Shout! Cult streaming channel.
