Sam Raimi
Directing
Born: 1959-10-23 in 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.
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
Miller's Crossing
Snickering Gunman
The Hudsucker Proxy
Hudsucker Brainstormer
Spies Like Us
Drive-In Security
Maniac Cop
Parade Reporter
The Stand
Bobby Terry
Body Bags
Bill - Dead Attendant
The Shining
Gas Station Howie
Intruder
Randy
Maniac Cop 2
Newscaster
Innocent Blood
Roma Meats Man
Freaked
Crooked Cop (uncredited)
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home
Self (archive footage)
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing
Self
Indian Summer
Stick Coder
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Self - Director
The Chef Show
Self - Guest
Acting and Reacting
Mime at Party
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except
Cult Leader
Galaxis
Nervous Official
Suck My Geek!
Self
3 Geezers!
Director
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Collins
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
Self
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
Himself
Attack of the Helping Hand!
Milkman
Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
Self
Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"
Self (archive footage)
Cleveland Smith, Bounty Hunter
Nazi
The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor
Self
M.A.N.T.I.S.
Ray (uncredited)
Stryker's War
Head Crazy
Spider-Mania
Self