Sam Raimi

Sam Raimi

Born October 23, 1959 (Age: 66) Royal Oak, Michigan, USA

Biography

Samuel Marshall Raimi (/ˈreɪmi/ RAY-mee; born October 23, 1959) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for writing and directing the Evil Dead trilogy (1981–1992) and directing the Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007). 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 (1995–1997), its spin-off Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001), and Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018) starring longtime friend and collaborator Bruce Campbell, reprising his role in the Evil Dead franchise. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Raimi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Samuel Marshall Raimi (/ˈreɪmi/ RAY-mee; born October 23, 1959) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for writing and directing the Evil Dead trilogy (1981–1992) and directing the Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007). 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 (1995–1997), its spin-off Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001), and Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018) starring longtime friend and collaborator Bruce Campbell, reprising his role in the Evil Dead franchise. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Raimi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Filmography

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

2020 as (archive footage) Age: 60
The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

2016 as Giant Squirrel (voice) Age: 56
Drag Me to Hell

Drag Me to Hell

2009 as Ghost at Seance (uncredited) Age: 49
The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor

The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor

2007 as Self Age: 48
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing

Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing

2004 as Self Age: 45
Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2

2004 as University Student with Bag (uncredited) Age: 44
Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man'

Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man'

2004 as Self Age: 44
Spider-Man

Spider-Man

2002 as Popcorn Thrower (uncredited) Age: 42
Spider-Mania

Spider-Mania

2002 as Self Age: 42
Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'

Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'

2002 as Self Age: 42
Hatred Of A Minute

Hatred Of A Minute

2002 as Soap Actor on TV (uncredited) Age: 42
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier

The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier

2000 as Self Age: 40
The Flintstones

The Flintstones

1994 as Cliff Look-A-Like Age: 34
The Hudsucker Proxy

The Hudsucker Proxy

1994 as Hudsucker Brainstormer Age: 34
M.A.N.T.I.S.

M.A.N.T.I.S.

1994 as Ray (uncredited) Age: 34
Freaked

Freaked

1993 as Crooked Cop (uncredited) Age: 33
Body Bags

Body Bags

1993 as Bill - Dead Attendant Age: 33
Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth

1993 as Collins Age: 33
Indian Summer

Indian Summer

1993 as Stick Coder Age: 33
Army of Darkness

Army of Darkness

1992 as Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited) Age: 33
Innocent Blood

Innocent Blood

1992 as Roma Meats Man Age: 32
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion

Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion

1992 as Himself Age: 32
Miller's Crossing

Miller's Crossing

1990 as Snickering Gunman Age: 30
Maniac Cop 2

Maniac Cop 2

1990 as Newscaster Age: 30
Intruder

Intruder

1989 as Randy Age: 29
Stephen King's World of Horror

Stephen King's World of Horror

1989 as Self Age: 29
Maniac Cop

Maniac Cop

1988 as Parade Reporter Age: 28
Evil Dead II

Evil Dead II

1987 as Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair Age: 27
Spies Like Us

Spies Like Us

1985 as Drive-In Security Age: 26
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except

Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except

1985 as Cult Leader Age: 25
The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead

1981 as Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited) Age: 21
Stryker's War

Stryker's War

1980 as Head Crazy Age: 20
The Blind Waiter

The Blind Waiter

1980 as Stan Age: 20
Attack of the Helping Hand!

Attack of the Helping Hand!

1979 as Milkman Age: 19
Acting and Reacting

Acting and Reacting

1978 as Mime at Party Age: 18
Holding It

Holding It

1978 as Age: 18
No Image

The Happy Valley Kid

1977 as Age: 17
The Case of the Topanga Pearl

The Case of the Topanga Pearl

1976 as Age: 16