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 (1983)
as Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited)
Miller's Crossing (1990)
as Snickering Gunman
Evil Dead II (1987)
as Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair
The Jungle Book (2016)
as Giant Squirrel (voice)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
as University Student with Bag (uncredited)
Army of Darkness (1992)
as Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited)
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
as Ghost at Seance (uncredited)
The Flintstones (1994)
as Cliff Look-A-Like
Spies Like Us (1985)
as Drive-In Security
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
as Hudsucker Brainstormer
Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man (2026)
as Self - Director (archive footage)
3 Geezers! (2013)
as Director
Freaked (1993)
as Crooked Cop (uncredited)
Spider-Mania (2002)
as Self
Maniac Cop (1988)
as Parade Reporter
Innocent Blood (1992)
as Roma Meats Man
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
Maniac Cop 2 (1990)
as Newscaster
Body Bags (1993)
as Bill - Dead Attendant
On the Set: Spider-Man 3 (2007)
as Self
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
as Self - Director
Fighting, Flying and Driving: The Stunts of 'Spider-Man 3' (2007)
as Self
My Journey in Oz (2013)
as Self
Suck My Geek! (2007)
as Self
'Spider-Man 3' on Location: New York, from Rooftops to Backstreets (2007)
as Self
Grains of Sand: Building Sandman (2007)
as Self
Intruder (1989)
as Randy
Covered in Black: Creating Venom (2007)
as Self
Tangled Web: The Love Triangles of 'Spider-Man 3' (2007)
as Self
First Feature (2026)
as Himself (Archival footage)
Indian Summer (1993)
as Stick Coder
Re-Imagining the Goblin (2007)
as Self
The Men Behind the Army (1999)
as Self (archive footage)
M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994)
as Ray (uncredited)
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #5: Haunted Lives (2020)
as Self
Wall of Water (2007)
as Self
Inside the Editing Room of 'Spider-Man 3' (2007)
as Self
The Science of Sound (2007)
as Self
Hanging on: Gwen Stacy and the Collapsing Floor (2007)
as Self
Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993)
as Collins
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except (1985)
as Cult Leader
Galaxis (1995)
as Nervous Official
'Spider-Man 3' on Location: Cleveland, the Chase and Euclid Avenue (2007)
as Self
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004)
as Self
The Case of the Topanga Pearl (1976)
Actor
Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness" (2015)
as Self (archive footage)
Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of Spider-Man (2002)
as Self - Director
Fanboy (2019)
as Sam Raimi
The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor (2007)
as Self
Hero in Crisis (2004)
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 AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020)
as (archive footage)
Stryker's War (1980)
as Head Crazy
Night Crew (1979)
Actor
Stephen King's World of Horror (1989)
as Self
Holding It (1978)
Actor
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier (2000)
as Self
The James Hoffa Story (1975)
Actor
I'll Never Heil Again (1975)
Actor
Attack of the Helping Hand! (1979)
as Milkman
No Dough Boys (1974)
Actor
Cleveland Smith, Bounty Hunter (1982)
as Nazi
Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man' (2004)
as Self
Stop Whining and Start Winning (2024)
as The Boss
Acting and Reacting (1978)
as Mime at Party
James Bombed in "Here Today... Gun Tomorrow" (1976)
Actor
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion (1992)
as Himself
The Final Round (1977)
as Shapiro / Ex-Boxer / Thug