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.

Directed

1. Spider-Man (2002) — Director
2. Spider-Man 2 (2004) — Director
3. Spider-Man 3 (2007) — Director
4. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) — Director
5. Oz the Great and Powerful (2013) — Director
6. The Evil Dead (1982) — Director
7. Drag Me to Hell (2009) — Director
8. Army of Darkness (1992) — Director
9. Evil Dead II (1987) — Director
10. Send Help (2026) — Director
11. The Quick and the Dead (1995) — Director
12. Ash vs Evil Dead (2015) — Director
13. Darkman (1990) — Director
14. The Gift (2000) — Director
15. A Simple Plan (1998) — Director
16. For Love of the Game (1999) — Director
17. Crimewave (1985) — Director
18. 50 States of Fright (2020) — Director
19. Within the Woods (1979) — Director
20. Rake (2014) — Director
21. The Black Ghiandola (2017) — Director
22. The Sappy Sap (1985) — Director
23. Magic — Director

Also appeared in

1. Spider-Man (2002) — Popcorn Thrower (uncredited)
2. Spider-Man 2 (2004) — University Student with Bag (uncredited)
3. The Jungle Book (2016) — Giant Squirrel (voice)
4. The Evil Dead (1982) — Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited)
5. Drag Me to Hell (2009) — Ghost at Seance (uncredited)
6. Army of Darkness (1992) — Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited)
7. Evil Dead II (1987) — Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair
8. The Flintstones (1994) — Cliff Look-A-Like
9. Miller's Crossing (1990) — Snickering Gunman
10. The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) — Hudsucker Brainstormer
11. Spies Like Us (1985) — Drive-In Security
12. Maniac Cop (1988) — Parade Reporter
13. The Stand (1994) — Bobby Terry
14. Body Bags (1993) — Bill - Dead Attendant
15. The Shining (1997) — Gas Station Howie
16. Intruder (1989) — Randy
17. Maniac Cop 2 (1990) — Newscaster
18. Innocent Blood (1992) — Roma Meats Man
19. Freaked (1993) — Crooked Cop (uncredited)
20. Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004) — Self
21. Indian Summer (1993) — Stick Coder
22. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) — Self - Director
23. The Chef Show (2019) — Self - Guest
24. Acting and Reacting (1978) — Mime at Party
25. Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except (1985) — Cult Leader
26. Galaxis (1995) — Nervous Official
27. 3 Geezers! (2013) — Director
28. Suck My Geek! (2007) — Self
29. Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993) — Collins
30. The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier (2000) — Self
31. Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion (1992) — Himself
32. Attack of the Helping Hand! (1979) — Milkman
33. Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man' (2002) — Self
34. Cleveland Smith, Bounty Hunter (1982) — Nazi
35. Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness" (2015) — Self (archive footage)
36. The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor (2007) — Self
37. M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994) — Ray (uncredited)
38. Stryker's War (1980) — Head Crazy
39. Spider-Mania (2002) — Self
40. Stephen King's World of Horror (1989) — Self