Sam Raimi
Born
1959-10-23
Place of birth
Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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 ...
Known for
Spider-Man
Popcorn Thrower (uncredited)
Spider-Man 2
University Student with Bag (uncredited)
The Jungle Book
Giant Squirrel (voice)
The Evil Dead
Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited)
Drag Me to Hell
Ghost at Seance (uncredited)
Army of Darkness
Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited)
Evil Dead II
Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair
The Flintstones
Cliff Look-A-Like
Miller's Crossing
Snickering Gunman
The Hudsucker Proxy
Hudsucker Brainstormer
Spies Like Us
Drive-In Security
Maniac Cop
Parade Reporter
The Stand
Bobby Terry
Body Bags
Bill - Dead Attendant
The Shining
Gas Station Howie