Roger Corman
American film director, producer, and actor (1926–2024)
1926 — 2024
Quick Facts
Profession
American film director, producer, and actor (1926–2024)
Born
April 5, 1926
Died
2024 (age ~98)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
United StatesBorn in DetroitDied in Santa Monica
1926
Born in Detroit (1926-04-05)
1984
AwardThe President's Memorial Award
1995
AwardInkpot Award
1998
AwardTime Machine Award
1998
AwardBram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement
2010
AwardAcademy Honorary Award
About
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.
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Who is Roger Corman?+
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.
What does the name Roger mean?+
The name Roger means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is of English origin.
When was Roger Corman born?+
Roger Corman was born on April 5, 1926.
When did Roger Corman die?+
Roger Corman died in 2024, at approximately 98 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.
The name Roger is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roger — April 5, 1926
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Respect.
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Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
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