Birth And Early Life

Roger Corman: King of B-Movies and Giant of Independent Filmmaking

Birth and Early Life

Roger William Corman was born on April 5, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan. The son of an engineer, he initially planned to pursue engineering but eventually shifted his focus to filmmaking.

Career Highlights

Top 10 Movies Directed by Roger Corman (Based on IMDb Ratings)

1. Death Race 2000 (1975) - 7.0
2. The Trip (1967) - 7.0
3. Little Shop of Horrors (1960) - 7.1
4. The Masque of the Red Death (1964) - 7.1
5. The Intruder (1962) - 7.2
6. Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) - 7.2
7. X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963) - 7.2
8. The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967) - 7.3
9. The Wild Angels (1966) - 7.3
10. The Raven (1963) - 7.3

Legacy

Roger Corman passed away at the age of 98 on December 29, 2023. Known as the "King of B-Movies," he is widely regarded as a giant in the world of independent filmmaking. His films, often characterized by low budgets and short shooting schedules, became cult classics and influenced generations of filmmakers.