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 (High) and William Corman. His brother, Gene Corman, is also a film producer. Roger’s father was Jewish. 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 grandparents were Jacob Corman and Betty/Bessie Arst. Jacob and Betty were Russian Jews.
Roger’s maternal grandparents were Joseph High and 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
Death record of Roger’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org
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