Roger Corman

Biography

Born 04/05/1926

Roger Corman is known primarily for his low budget, highly profitable films, but also for providing in-house training to young filmmakers who went on to become masters of the Hollywood cinema. Working outside the studio system, Corman has established a record as one of the most commercially...
Roger Corman's biography »

Rating:

Rate it:Sign in to rate

Filmography

Roger Corman's Filmography »

Awards

In 1997, received American Cinema Editors Golden Eddie Award for Filmmaker of the Year
In 1997, received Casting Society of America Lifetime Achievement Award
In 1996, received Los Angeles Film Critics Association Career Achievement Award

Roger Corman's Awards »

Highlights

In 1990, Returned to directing with the poorly received, “Frankenstein Unbound”
In 1983, Founded Concorde/New Horizons, a production company
In 1983, Sold New World Pictures for $16.5 million (January) which had become the largest independent production and distribution company in the US

Roger Corman's Highlights »