A legend of cult cinema, who played a part in launching the careers of Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron has died. 

His name is Roger Corman, and although he is an Oscar Winner, you may never had heard of him. 

Here to look back on his strange career with Seán is Brian Lloyd, Movie Editor with Entertainment.ie.

Image: Marianna Diamos, Los Angeles Times, 1978