Renowned B-movie luminary Roger Corman, celebrated for helming and producing a plethora of low-budget films and launching the careers of Hollywood luminaries such as Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, and Robert De Niro, has passed away at the age of 98.
Corman breathed his last on May 9 at his residence in Santa Monica, California, surrounded by his loved ones, as confirmed by his family to Variety.
"His films were groundbreaking and rebellious, encapsulating the essence of an era. When asked about his desired legacy, he simply stated, 'I was a filmmaker, nothing more,'" remarked the family in a released statement.
Corman's cinematic domain, spanning various iterations including New World Pictures and Concorde/New Horizons, operated with the vigor of major studios and, notably, remained consistently
profitable. Specializing in briskly paced, budget-friendly genre flicks encompassing horror, action, science fiction, and even family-oriented fare, his production company emerged as a fertile ground for nurturing a diverse array of talents. From actors like Nicholson (in "Little Shop of Horrors") and De Niro (in "Boxcar Bertha") to directors such as Francis Ford Coppola (with "Dementia 13") and Scorsese (also with "Boxcar Bertha"), Corman's mentorship played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectories of numerous industry heavyweights.
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