Roger Vadim

Roger Vadim was a French screenwriter, film director, and producer known for his visually lavish and erotic films.

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Birth Name :

Roger Vadim Plemiannikov

Profession :

Director

Birthday :

January 28, 1928

Star Sign :

Aquarius

Death Date:

February 11, 2000

Age :

72

Birthplace :

Paris, France

Roger Vadim was a renowned French film director, screenwriter, and producer, recognized for his visually stunning and erotically charged films. His most famous work, the 1956 film “And God Created Woman,” starred Brigitte Bardot and catapulted her to stardom. Other notable films directed by Vadim include “Barbarella” (1968) and “Pretty Maids All in a Row” (1971). Throughout his career, he also wrote and directed plays and produced films, establishing himself as a prominent figure in French cinema.

Besides his film career, Vadim was a published author, having written a memoir titled “Bardot, Deneuve, Fonda” in 1960, which detailed his experiences working with renowned actresses. He also penned an erotic novel called “And God Created Woman,” which inspired his film of the same name. Despite his cinematic success, Vadim primarily considered himself a writer and continued to publish works throughout his life.