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When I was 23 he gave me my 1st shot at directing.
Fellow horror director John Carpenter also remembered Cormans impact, writing, It was my privilege to know him…
He shaped my childhood with science fiction movies and Edgar Allen Poe epics.
Below, find tributes to the legendary filmmaker from William Shatner, Joe Russo, Nancy Sinatra and more.
Roger Corman, one of the most influential movie directors in my life, has passed away.
It was my privilege to know him.He was a great friend.
He shaped my childhood with science fiction movies and Edgar Allen Poe epics.
I’ll miss you, Roger.
We have lost the greatest to ever do it.
No one has had the impact that he had, no one has been kinder and more generous.
Roger Corman, gave everything to Cinema and he changed it forever.
We send our love to Julie and his family.
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RIP Roger Corman.
He was the schlock master and an inspiration to us all.Mr.
Fantastics wave seemed appropriate.pic.twitter.com/e9b6WeSVcu
Rest In Peace Roger Corman.
Thank you for giving me my first movie and starting my career.
A great movie maker and mentor.
When I was 23 he gave me my 1st shot at directing.
He launched many careers & quietly lead our industry in important ways.
He remained sharp, interested and active even at 98.
Don’t you know this will cost me SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS to make!
I am saddened to learn of Roger Cormans passing.
He was a wonderful director/producer and I count myself lucky to have been able to work with him.
There isnt a modern Hollywood without legendary writer, director and producer Roger Corman.
Working with Roger in The Wild Angels was a highlight of my life.
He was a such a lovely man.
Roger was one of the greatest visionaries in the history of cinema.
