Quick Facts
Born:
1959-10-23
Birthplace:
Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
Credits:
55 Total Roles
Sam Raimi
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Biography
Samuel Marshall Raimi (/ËreÉŞmi/ RAY-mee; born October 23, 1959) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for writing and directing the Evil Dead trilogy (1981â1992) and directing the Spider-Man trilogy (2002â2007). He also directed Darkman (1990), The Quick and the Dead (1995), A Simple Plan (1998), The Gift (2000), Drag Me to Hell (2009), Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022).
His films are known for their highly dynamic visual style, inspired by comic books and slapstick comedy. He founded the production companies Renaissance Pictures in 1979 and Ghost House Pictures in 2002. Raimi has also produced several successful television series, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995â1997), its spin-off Xena: Warrior Princess (1995â2001), and Ash vs Evil Dead (2015â2018) starring longtime friend and collaborator Bruce Campbell, reprising his role in the Evil Dead franchise.
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His films are known for their highly dynamic visual style, inspired by comic books and slapstick comedy. He founded the production companies Renaissance Pictures in 1979 and Ghost House Pictures in 2002. Raimi has also produced several successful television series, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995â1997), its spin-off Xena: Warrior Princess (1995â2001), and Ash vs Evil Dead (2015â2018) starring longtime friend and collaborator Bruce Campbell, reprising his role in the Evil Dead franchise.
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Known For
Spider-Man
Popcorn Thrower (uncredited)
Spider-Man 2
University Student with Bag (uncredited)
The Jungle Book
Giant Squirrel (voice)
The Evil Dead
Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited)
Drag Me to Hell
Ghost at Seance (uncredited)
Army of Darkness
Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited)
Evil Dead II
Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair
The Flintstones
Cliff Look-A-Like
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Making Of A Mockumentary MOVIE | Himself (archive footage) |
| 2024 | Stop Whining and Start Winning MOVIE | The Boss |
| 2022 | Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness MOVIE | Self - Director |
| 2020 | AGFA Mystery Mixtape #5: Haunted Lives MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 2019 | The Chef Show TV | Self - Guest |
| 2019 | Fanboy MOVIE | Sam Raimi |
| 2016 | The Jungle Book MOVIE | Giant Squirrel (voice) |
| 2015 | Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness" MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2013 | My Journey in Oz MOVIE | Self |