Sam Raimi
Known for: Directing
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.
Filmography
Film
Spider-Man
Popcorn Thrower (uncredited)
2002
Film
Spider-Man 2
University Student with Bag (uncredited)
2004
Film
The Evil Dead
Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited)
1982
Film
Army of Darkness
Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited)
1992
Film
The Jungle Book
Giant Squirrel (voice)
2016
Film
Evil Dead II
Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair
1987
Series
The Stand
Bobby Terry
1994
Film
Drag Me to Hell
Ghost at Seance (uncredited)
2009
Film
The Flintstones
Cliff Look-A-Like
1994
Series
The Shining
Gas Station Howie
1997
Series
The Chef Show
Self - Guest
2019
Film
Miller's Crossing
Snickering Gunman
1990
Film
Spies Like Us
Drive-In Security
1985
Film
Maniac Cop
Parade Reporter
1988
Film
The Hudsucker Proxy
Hudsucker Brainstormer
1994
Film
Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man
Self - Director (archive footage)
2026
Film
Innocent Blood
Roma Meats Man
1992
Film
Body Bags
Bill - Dead Attendant
1993
Film
Maniac Cop 2
Newscaster
1990
Series
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
Self
1988
Film
Freaked
Crooked Cop (uncredited)
1993
Film
Indian Summer
Stick Coder
1993
Film
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
(archive footage)
2020
Film
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing
Self
2004
Film
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Self - Director
2022
Film
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Collins
1993
Film
Stephen King's World of Horror
Self
1989
Film
Intruder
Randy
1989
Hero in Crisis
Self
2004
Film
3 Geezers!
Director
2013
Film
Spider-Mania
Self
2002
Film
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #5: Haunted Lives
Self
2020
Film
Cleveland Smith, Bounty Hunter
Nazi
1982
Film
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except
Cult Leader
1985
Film
Galaxis
Nervous Official
1995
Film
M.A.N.T.I.S.
Ray (uncredited)
1994
Film
My Journey in Oz
Self
2013
Film
Suck My Geek!
Self
2007
Film
The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor
Self
2007
Film
Acting and Reacting
Mime at Party
1978
Film
Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
Self
2002
Film
The Making Of A Mockumentary
Himself (archive footage)
2025
Film
Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"
Self (archive footage)
2015
Film
Fanboy
Sam Raimi
2019
Film
Stryker's War
Head Crazy
1980
Film
Holding It
1978
Film
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
Himself
1992
Film
Attack of the Helping Hand!
Milkman
1979
Film
Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man'
Self
2004
Film
The Men Behind the Army
Self (archive footage)
1999
Film
One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
(archive footage)
2007
Film
The Blind Waiter
Stan
1980
Film
First Feature
Himself (Archival footage)
2026
Film
The Case of the Topanga Pearl
1976
Film
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
Self
2000
Film
Stop Whining and Start Winning
The Boss
2024
Film
James Bombed in "Here Today... Gun Tomorrow"
1976
Film
Night Crew
1979
Film
I'll Never Heil Again
1975
Film
The James Hoffa Story
1975
Film
No Dough Boys
1974
Film
The Final Round
Shapiro / Ex-Boxer / Thug
1977