Roger Corman

Corman in 2009, photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Roger William Corman

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 5, 1926

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German, possibly other (mother)

Roger Corman is an American independent film producer, screenwriter, director, entertainment businessperson, and actor.

Roger is the son of Anne/Ann Martha and William Corman. His brother, Gene Corman, was also a film producer. Roger’s father was Jewish, the son of Russian Jewish immigrants. Roger’s mother was Catholic, and had German roots. Roger and his brother were raised Catholic.

Roger is married to film producer Julie (Halloran) Corman, with whom he has four children.

Roger’s paternal grandfather was named Jacob Corman.

Roger’s paternal grandmother was named Betty/Bessie Arst.

Roger’s maternal grandfather was named Joseph High.

Roger’s maternal grandmother was named Clara Dolny/Dolney.

Sources: Roger Corman on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Roger’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Roger’s father on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Roger’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org