Roger Corman, Independent Filmmaker and Mentor to Hollywood Stars, Dies at 98

Mr. Corman created hundreds of inexpensive classics, and paved the way for the careers of now famous actors and directors.

Roger Corman speaks on stage to present the Grand Prix during the closing ceremony of the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 27, 2023. Valery Hache /AFP via Getty Images

Roger Corman, also known as the “King of the Bs” for producing low-budget Hollywood movies, has passed away at the age of 98.

The Corman family confirmed the news of his passing in an Instagram post, saying he died on May 9 at his home in Santa Monica, California.