Roger Vadim
Biography
Roger Vadim, born Roger Vladimir Plémiannikov on 26 January 1928 in Paris, France, was a French film director, screenwriter and producer. He also worked as an author, artist and occasional actor. Vadim’s career is noted for visually lavish, erotic‑tinged films such as And God Created Woman (1956), Blood and Roses (1960), Barbarella (1968) and Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971). He was of Russian descent through his father and was also described as a journalist and publicist. Vadim died on 11 February 2000 in Paris at the age of 72. He is listed in TMDB with 76 directing credits and is also known as Roger Vadim Plém.
Career overview
Roger Vadim was born on 26 January 1928 in Paris, France, and died on 11 February 2000 at the age of 72. He was a French film director whose career was marked by a series of visually lavish productions noted for their erotic qualities. Vadim’s directorial work includes the 1956 film And God Created Woman, the 1960 horror‑drama Blood and Roses, the 1968 science‑fiction adventure Barbarella, and the 1971 comedy Pretty Maids All in a Row. These titles are frequently cited as his best‑known films and exemplify his reputation for combining striking visual style with sensual themes.
Beyond directing, Vadim was also credited as a screenwriter, producer, author, artist, and occasional actor, reflecting a broad involvement in the creative process of filmmaking. According to the Motion Picture Database, he accumulated 76 directing credits over his career, indicating a substantial body of work across both cinema and television. His professional identity is recorded under variations of his name, including Roger Vadim Plém, and he is listed as male in official records. Vadim’s contributions to French cinema remain associated with a distinctive aesthetic that emphasized both visual opulence and provocative storytelling.
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Full Filmography
110 titles- Short cuts : Roger Vadim's "... And God Created Woman" (2025) Original Film Writer
- Barbarella Forever (2023) as Self
- Deneuve, la reine Catherine (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Jean-Louis Trintignant - Mystérieux et insaisissable (2022)
- Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft (2021)
- Citizen Jane Fonda (2020)
- Bardot Amoureuse (2017)
- Vadim Mister Cool (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- The truth about Brigitte Bardot (2014)
- Bardot, The Misunderstanding (2013)
- The Bardot mystery (2012)
- Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien là (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Brigitte Bardot: The Icon of France (2009)
- French Love (1998)
- Un coup de baguette magique (1997) Director
- Un coup de baguette magique (1997) Writer
- Mon père avait raison (1996) Director
- Crazy Love (1993) Director
- Crazy Love (1993) Writer
- Safari (1991) Director
- And God Created Woman (1988) as Photographer (uncredited)
- And God Created Woman (1988) Director
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987) as Self
- Into the Night (1985) as Monsieur Melville
- Beauty and the Beast (1984) Director
- The Hitchhiker (1983) Director
- Surprise Party (1983) Director
- Surprise Party (1983) Writer
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) Director
- The Hot Touch (1982) Director
- Rich and Famous (1981) as Malibu Party Guest
- Night Games (1980) Director
- Game of Seduction (1976) Director
- Game of Seduction (1976) Screenplay
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
- Le Petit Rapporteur (1975) as Self
- Charlotte (1974) as Georges Viguier
- Charlotte (1974) Director
- Charlotte (1974) Writer
- Don Juan or If Don Juan Were a Woman (1973) Director
- Don Juan or If Don Juan Were a Woman (1973) Screenplay
- Don Juan or If Don Juan Were a Woman (1973) Producer
- Ciao! Manhattan (1973) as Dr. Braun
- Midi trente (1972) as Self
- Hellé (1972) Director
- Hellé (1972) Story
- Hellé (1972) Writer
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self
- Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971) Director
- Gerard Malanga's Film Notebooks (1970) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Barbarella (1968) Director
- Barbarella (1968) Screenplay
- Spirits of the Dead (1968) Director
- Spirits of the Dead (1968) Screenplay
- Spirits of the Dead (1968) Adaptation
- Disorder Is 20 Years Old (1967) as Self
- The Game Is Over (1966) Director
- The Game Is Over (1966) Producer
- The Game Is Over (1966) Adaptation
- Le Reflux (1965) as Atwater
- Circle of Love (1964) Director
- Nutty, Naughty Chateau (1963) Director
- Nutty, Naughty Chateau (1963) Writer
- Vice and Virtue (1963) Director
- Vice and Virtue (1963) Producer
- Vice and Virtue (1963) Screenplay
- Sweet and Sour (1963) as Lui
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Seven Deadly Sins (1962) as Le Récitant (segment "L'orgueuil") (uncredited)
- The Seven Deadly Sins (1962) Director
- The Seven Deadly Sins (1962) Screenplay
- Love on a Pillow (1962) Director
- Love on a Pillow (1962) Writer
- Tales of Paris (1962) Writer
- And Satan Calls the Turns (1962) Adaptation
- And Satan Calls the Turns (1962) Producer
- Pride (1962) Director
- Pride (1962) Writer
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Please, Not Now! (1961) Director
- Please, Not Now! (1961) Writer
- Keep Talking, Baby (1961) as (uncredited)
- Testament of Orpheus (1960) as Elle-même (non crédité)
- Blood and Roses (1960) as Passenger in the Plane (uncredited)
- Blood and Roses (1960) Director
- Blood and Roses (1960) Screenplay
- Dangerous Love Affairs (1959) Director
- Dangerous Love Affairs (1959) Writer
- Be Beautiful and Shut Up (1958) Adaptation
- The Night Heaven Fell (1958) Director
- The Night Heaven Fell (1958) Writer
- No Sun in Venice (1957) Director
- No Sun in Venice (1957) Writer
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- ...And God Created Woman (1956) as Un ami d'Antoine dans le car
- ...And God Created Woman (1956) Director
- ...And God Created Woman (1956) Screenplay
- That Naughty Girl (1956) Writer
- Plucking the Daisy (1956) Writer
- School for Love (1955) Writer
- Loves of Three Queens (1954) Writer
- Les Dents longues (1953) as Le témoin au mariage (uncredited)
- With André Gide (1952) as Self
- Blackmailed (1951) Screenplay
- The Naked Heart (1950) as L'Indien (uncredited)
- The Naked Heart (1950) Writer
- The Naked Heart (1950) Assistant Director
- Pétrus (1946) as Boy (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roger Vadim best known for?
Roger Vadim is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sacrée soirée (1987), Into the Night (1985), The Hitchhiker (1983), Surprise Party (1983).
When and where was Roger Vadim born?
Roger Vadim was born on January 26, 1928 in Paris, France. They passed away on February 11, 2000.
How many credits does Roger Vadim have?
Roger Vadim has accumulated over 110 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1946 to 2025.
What is Roger Vadim's background in cinema and television?
Roger Vadim, born Roger Vladimir Plémiannikov on 26 January 1928 in Paris, France, was a French film director, screenwriter and producer. He also worked as an author, artist and occasional actor. Vadim’s career is noted for visually lavish, erotic‑tinged films such as And God Created Woman (1956), Blood and Roses (1960...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self — aged about 28
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 47
- Testament of Orpheus (1960) as Elle-même (non crédité) — aged about 32
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest — aged about 40
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self — aged about 34
- Into the Night (1985) as Monsieur Melville — aged about 57
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