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