Sam Raimi
Known for Directing · 57 credits
- Born
- 1959-10-23 (age 66)
- Place of birth
- Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
- Also known as
- Celia Abrams · The Master Cylinder · R.O.C. Sandstorm · Alan Smithee Jr. · Samuel M. Raimi · Samuel Raimi
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.
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Known For
Spider-Man
2002
as Popcorn Thrower (uncredited)
The Stand
1994
as Bobby Terry
The Evil Dead
1981
as Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited)
Spider-Man 2
2004
as University Student with Bag (uncredited)
The Jungle Book
2016
as Giant Squirrel (voice)
Army of Darkness
1992
as Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited)
TV Shows (4)
Movies (53)
Spider-Man
2002
as Popcorn Thrower (uncredited)
The Evil Dead
1981
as Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited)
Spider-Man 2
2004
as University Student with Bag (uncredited)
The Jungle Book
2016
as Giant Squirrel (voice)
Army of Darkness
1992
as Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited)
The Flintstones
1994
as Cliff Look-A-Like
Drag Me to Hell
2009
as Ghost at Seance (uncredited)
Evil Dead II
1987
as Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair
Miller's Crossing
1990
as Snickering Gunman
Freaked
1993
as Crooked Cop (uncredited)
Innocent Blood
1992
as Roma Meats Man
Maniac Cop
1988
as Parade Reporter
The Hudsucker Proxy
1994
as Hudsucker Brainstormer
Spies Like Us
1985
as Drive-In Security
Indian Summer
1993
as Stick Coder
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
2022
as Self - Director
Body Bags
1993
as Bill - Dead Attendant
Intruder
1989
as Randy
Fanboy
2019
as Sam Raimi
Maniac Cop 2
1990
as Newscaster
Galaxis
1995
as Nervous Official
3 Geezers!
2013
as Director
Journey to the Center of the Earth
1993
as Collins
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
2020
as (archive footage)
Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
2002
as Self
One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
2007
as (archive footage)
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing
2004
as Self
Spider-Mania
2002
as Self
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
1992
as Himself
Stephen King's World of Horror
1989
as Self
M.A.N.T.I.S.
1994
as Ray (uncredited)
Hatred Of A Minute
2002
as Soap Actor on TV (uncredited)
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except
1985
as Cult Leader
The Blind Waiter
1980
as Stan
Acting and Reacting
1978
as Mime at Party
Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Stop Whining and Start Winning
2024
as The Boss
Stryker's War
1980
as Head Crazy
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
2000
as Self
Suck My Geek!
2007
as Self
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #5: Haunted Lives
2020
as Self
Attack of the Helping Hand!
1979
as Milkman
The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor
2007
as Self
The Men Behind the Army
1999
as Self (archive footage)
The Making Of A Mockumentary
2025
as Himself (archive footage)
Cleveland Smith, Bounty Hunter
1982
as Nazi
Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man'
2004
as Self
First Feature
2026
as Himself (Archival footage)
Holding It
1978
My Journey in Oz
2013
as Self
Night Crew
1979
The Case of the Topanga Pearl
1976
The Happy Valley Kid
1977
About Sam Raimi
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… With 57 credits spanning from 1976 to 2026, Sam Raimi has appeared in 53 films and 4 TV shows.
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- Spider-Man 2 (2004) — as University Student with Bag (uncredited)
- The Jungle Book (2016) — as Giant Squirrel (voice)
- Army of Darkness (1992) — as Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited)
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