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Sam Raimi
Director

Sam Raimi

23 Oct 1959Born
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Royal Oak, Michigan, USABirthplace

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.

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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.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. TBAMagicFilm: Director
  2. 2026Send HelpFilm: Director
  3. 2024Stop Whining and Start WinningFilm: The Boss
  4. 2022Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessFilm: Director
  5. 2020The AGFA Mystery Mixtape VaultFilm: (archive footage)
  6. 202050 States of FrightSeries: Director, Writer, Creator (3 episodes)
  7. 2019FanboyFilm: Sam Raimi
  8. 2017The Black GhiandolaFilm: Director
  9. 2016The Jungle BookFilm: Giant Squirrel (voice)
  10. 2015Ash vs Evil DeadSeries: Writer, Director, Creator (1 episode)
  11. 2014RakeSeries: Director (2 episodes)
  12. 20133 Geezers!Film: Director
  13. 2013Oz the Great and PowerfulFilm: Director
  14. 2009Drag Me to HellFilm: Ghost at Seance (uncredited), Director, Writer
  15. 2008Legend of the SeekerSeries: Creator (22 episodes)
  16. 2007One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil DeadFilm: (archive footage)
  17. 2007Spider-Man 3Film: Director, Screenplay
  18. 2004Spider-Man 2Film: University Student with Bag (uncredited), Director
  19. 2002Spider-ManFilm: Popcorn Thrower (uncredited), Director
  20. 2000The GiftFilm: Director
  21. 1999For Love of the GameFilm: Director
  22. 1998A Simple PlanFilm: Director
  23. 1997The ShiningSeries: Gas Station Howie (1 episode)
  24. 1997Spy GameSeries: Creator
  25. 1995GalaxisFilm: Nervous Official
  26. 1995The Quick and the DeadFilm: Director
  27. 1994M.A.N.T.I.S.Series: Creator
  28. 1994The FlintstonesFilm: Cliff Look-A-Like
  29. 1994The StandSeries: Bobby Terry (1 episode)
  30. 1994The Hudsucker ProxyFilm: Hudsucker Brainstormer, Writer
  31. 1994M.A.N.T.I.S.Film: Ray (uncredited)
  32. 1993FreakedFilm: Crooked Cop (uncredited)
  33. 1993Body BagsFilm: Bill - Dead Attendant
  34. 1993Journey to the Center of the EarthFilm: Collins
  35. 1993Indian SummerFilm: Stick Coder
  36. 1992Army of DarknessFilm: Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited), Writer, Director
  37. 1992Innocent BloodFilm: Roma Meats Man
  38. 1992The Nutt HouseFilm: Screenplay
  39. 1990Miller's CrossingFilm: Snickering Gunman
  40. 1990DarkmanFilm: Screenplay, Director
  41. 1990Maniac Cop 2Film: Newscaster
  42. 1989Easy WheelsFilm: Writer
  43. 1989IntruderFilm: Randy
  44. 1988Maniac CopFilm: Parade Reporter
  45. 1987Evil Dead IIFilm: Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair, Screenplay, Director
  46. 1985Spies Like UsFilm: Drive-In Security
  47. 1985Thou Shalt Not Kill... ExceptFilm: Cult Leader
  48. 1985The Sappy SapFilm: Director
  49. 1985CrimewaveFilm: Director, Writer
  50. 1983The Evil DeadFilm: Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited), Writer, Director
  51. 1982Cleveland Smith, Bounty HunterFilm: Nazi
  52. 1980Stryker's WarFilm: Head Crazy
  53. 1980The Blind WaiterFilm: Stan
  54. 1979Within the WoodsFilm: Director, Writer
  55. 1979Night CrewFilm
  56. 1979Attack of the Helping Hand!Film: Milkman
  57. 1978Holding ItFilm
  58. 1978Acting and ReactingFilm: Mime at Party
  59. 1977The Final RoundFilm: Shapiro / Ex-Boxer / Thug
  60. 1976The Case of the Topanga PearlFilm
  61. 1976James Bombed in "Here Today... Gun Tomorrow"Film
  62. 1975The James Hoffa StoryFilm
  63. 1975I'll Never Heil AgainFilm
  64. 1974No Dough BoysFilm

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