Sam Raimi

Directing · Born 1959-10-23 in 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 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…

Filmography

• Miller's Crossing as Snickering Gunman
• Intruder as Randy
• Body Bags as Bill - Dead Attendant
• Indian Summer as Stick Coder
• Innocent Blood as Roma Meats Man
• Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except as Cult Leader
• Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion as Himself
• Galaxis as Nervous Official
• Suck My Geek! as Self
• Maniac Cop as Parade Reporter