Sam Raimi
Biography
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
Spider-Man
2002
The Jungle Book
2016
The Evil Dead
1983
The Stand
1994
Spider-Man 2
2004
Army of Darkness
1992
Drag Me to Hell
2009
The Flintstones
1994
The Shining
1997
Evil Dead II
1987
The Chef Show
2019
Miller's Crossing
1990
Filmography
Spider-Man
as Popcorn Thrower (uncredited) · 2002
The Jungle Book
as Giant Squirrel (voice) · 2016
The Evil Dead
as Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited) · 1983
The Stand
as Bobby Terry · 1994
Spider-Man 2
as University Student with Bag (uncredited) · 2004
Army of Darkness
as Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited) · 1992
Drag Me to Hell
as Ghost at Seance (uncredited) · 2009
The Flintstones
as Cliff Look-A-Like · 1994
The Shining
as Gas Station Howie · 1997
Evil Dead II
as Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair · 1987
The Chef Show
as Self - Guest · 2019
Miller's Crossing
as Snickering Gunman · 1990
Maniac Cop
as Parade Reporter · 1988
The Hudsucker Proxy
as Hudsucker Brainstormer · 1994
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
as Self · 1988
VH1 Goes Inside
as Self · 2003
Innocent Blood
as Roma Meats Man · 1992
Spies Like Us
as Drive-In Security · 1985
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home
as Self (archive footage) · 2022
Maniac Cop 2
as Newscaster · 1990
Freaked
as Crooked Cop (uncredited) · 1993
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
as Self - Director · 2022
Body Bags
as Bill - Dead Attendant · 1993
Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man
as Self - Director (archive footage) · 2026
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
as (archive footage) · 2020
Indian Summer
as Stick Coder · 1993
On the Set: Spider-Man 3
as Self · 2007
Intruder
as Randy · 1989
Journey to the Center of the Earth
as Collins · 1993
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing
as Self · 2004
Tangled Web: The Love Triangles of 'Spider-Man 3'
as Self · 2007
Covered in Black: Creating Venom
as Self · 2007
Suck My Geek!
as Self · 2007
Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"
as Self (archive footage) · 2015
One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
as (archive footage) · 2007
3 Geezers!
as Director · 2013
Hero in Crisis
as Self · 2004
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except
as Cult Leader · 1985
My Journey in Oz
as Self · 2013
Re-Imagining the Goblin
as Self · 2007
Grains of Sand: Building Sandman
as Self · 2007
'Spider-Man 3' on Location: New York, from Rooftops to Backstreets
as Self · 2007
Fighting, Flying and Driving: The Stunts of 'Spider-Man 3'
as Self · 2007
First Feature
as Himself (Archival footage) · 2026
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
as Himself · 1992
M.A.N.T.I.S.
as Ray (uncredited) · 1994
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
as Self · 2000
Spider-Mania
as Self · 2002
The Science of Sound
as Self · 2007
Galaxis
as Nervous Official · 1995
Stephen King's World of Horror
as Self · 1989
Hanging on: Gwen Stacy and the Collapsing Floor
as Self · 2007
James Bombed in "Here Today... Gun Tomorrow"
· 1976
Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man'
as Self · 2004
The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor
as Self · 2007
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #5: Haunted Lives
as Self · 2020
Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
as Self · 2002
The Men Behind the Army
as Self (archive footage) · 1999
The Blind Waiter
as Stan · 1980
Wall of Water
as Self · 2007
Cleveland Smith, Bounty Hunter
as Nazi · 1982
Fanboy
as Sam Raimi · 2019
Attack of the Helping Hand!
as Milkman · 1979
Stryker's War
as Head Crazy · 1980
Acting and Reacting
as Mime at Party · 1978
Inside the Editing Room of 'Spider-Man 3'
as Self · 2007
The James Hoffa Story
· 1975
The Case of the Topanga Pearl
· 1976
I'll Never Heil Again
· 1975
Stop Whining and Start Winning
as The Boss · 2024
'Spider-Man 3' on Location: Cleveland, the Chase and Euclid Avenue
as Self · 2007
Holding It
· 1978
The Final Round
as Shapiro / Ex-Boxer / Thug · 1977
No Dough Boys
· 1974
Night Crew
· 1979