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