Sam Raimi
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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
Credits
Spider-Man (2002)
as Popcorn Thrower (uncredited)
The Evil Dead (1981)
as Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited)
The Jungle Book (2016)
as Giant Squirrel (voice)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
as University Student with Bag (uncredited)
The Flintstones (1994)
as Cliff Look-A-Like
Army of Darkness (1992)
as Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited)
Evil Dead II (1987)
as Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
as Ghost at Seance (uncredited)
Miller's Crossing (1990)
as Snickering Gunman
Spies Like Us (1985)
as Drive-In Security
Freaked (1993)
as Crooked Cop (uncredited)
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
as Hudsucker Brainstormer
Maniac Cop (1988)
as Parade Reporter
Innocent Blood (1992)
as Roma Meats Man
Body Bags (1993)
as Bill - Dead Attendant
Maniac Cop 2 (1990)
as Newscaster
Indian Summer (1993)
as Stick Coder
Intruder (1989)
as Randy
3 Geezers! (2013)
as Director
M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994)
as Ray (uncredited)
Galaxis (1995)
as Nervous Official
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
as Self - Director
Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993)
as Collins
Spider-Mania (2002)
as Self
Suck My Geek! (2007)
as Self
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004)
as Self
My Journey in Oz (2013)
as Self
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020)
as (archive footage)
Fanboy (2019)
as Sam Raimi
Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man' (2002)
as Self
Holding It (1978)
Actor
One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead (2007)
as (archive footage)
Stephen King's World of Horror (1989)
as Self
The James Hoffa Story (1975)
Actor
The Blind Waiter (1980)
as Stan
Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness" (2015)
as Self (archive footage)
Night Crew (1979)
Actor
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except (1985)
as Cult Leader
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion (1992)
as Himself
Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man' (2004)
as Self
No Dough Boys (1974)
Actor
The Men Behind the Army (1999)
as Self (archive footage)
Cleveland Smith, Bounty Hunter (1982)
as Nazi
Stop Whining and Start Winning (2024)
as The Boss
Attack of the Helping Hand! (1979)
as Milkman
Hatred Of A Minute (2002)
as Soap Actor on TV (uncredited)
The Making Of A Mockumentary (2025)
as Himself (archive footage)
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #5: Haunted Lives (2020)
as Self
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier (2000)
as Self
The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor (2007)
as Self
Stryker's War (1980)
as Head Crazy
The Case of the Topanga Pearl (1976)
Actor
The Final Round (1977)
as Shapiro / Ex-Boxer / Thug
James Bombed in "Here Today... Gun Tomorrow" (1976)
Actor
Acting and Reacting (1978)
as Mime at Party
First Feature (2026)
as Himself (Archival footage)
I'll Never Heil Again (1975)
Actor