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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
as University Student with Bag (uncredited)
The Evil Dead (1982)
as Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited)
The Jungle Book (2016)
as Giant Squirrel (voice)
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)
The Flintstones (1994)
as Cliff Look-A-Like
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
as Hudsucker Brainstormer
Miller's Crossing (1990)
as Snickering Gunman
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
Spies Like Us (1985)
as Drive-In Security
Innocent Blood (1992)
as Roma Meats Man
Maniac Cop (1988)
as Parade Reporter
Body Bags (1993)
as Bill - Dead Attendant
Freaked (1993)
as Crooked Cop (uncredited)
Maniac Cop 2 (1990)
as Newscaster
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
as Self - Director
Intruder (1989)
as Randy
Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man (2026)
as Self - Director (archive footage)
Indian Summer (1993)
as Stick Coder
M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994)
as Ray (uncredited)
Spider-Mania (2002)
as Self
3 Geezers! (2013)
as Director
Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man' (2002)
as Self
Re-Imagining the Goblin (2007)
as Self
Grains of Sand: Building Sandman (2007)
as Self
Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993)
as Collins
Galaxis (1995)
as Nervous Official
First Feature (2026)
as Himself (Archival footage)
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier (2000)
as Self
'Spider-Man 3' on Location: New York, from Rooftops to Backstreets (2007)
as Self
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004)
as Self
Hero in Crisis (2004)
as Self
Fighting, Flying and Driving: The Stunts of 'Spider-Man 3' (2007)
as Self
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020)
as (archive footage)
My Journey in Oz (2013)
as Self
Covered in Black: Creating Venom (2007)
as Self
Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness" (2015)
as Self (archive footage)
Tangled Web: The Love Triangles of 'Spider-Man 3' (2007)
as Self
Suck My Geek! (2007)
as Self
Hanging on: Gwen Stacy and the Collapsing Floor (2007)
as Self
Wall of Water (2007)
as Self
One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead (2007)
as (archive footage)
The Blind Waiter (1980)
as Stan
The Science of Sound (2007)
as Self
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion (1992)
as Himself
Stephen King's World of Horror (1989)
as Self
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except (1985)
as Cult Leader
Fanboy (2019)
as Sam Raimi
The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor (2007)
as Self
Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man' (2004)
as Self
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #5: Haunted Lives (2020)
as Self
Inside the Editing Room of 'Spider-Man 3' (2007)
as Self
Cleveland Smith, Bounty Hunter (1982)
as Nazi
'Spider-Man 3' on Location: Cleveland, the Chase and Euclid Avenue (2007)
as Self
Attack of the Helping Hand! (1979)
as Milkman
Stryker's War (1980)
as Head Crazy
The Men Behind the Army (1999)
as Self (archive footage)
Holding It (1978)
Actor
Night Crew (1979)
Actor
Acting and Reacting (1978)
as Mime at Party
The Case of the Topanga Pearl (1976)
Actor
The James Hoffa Story (1975)
Actor
Stop Whining and Start Winning (2024)
as The Boss
The Final Round (1977)
as Shapiro / Ex-Boxer / Thug
No Dough Boys (1974)
Actor
James Bombed in "Here Today... Gun Tomorrow" (1976)
Actor
I'll Never Heil Again (1975)
Actor