Directing · Royal Oak, Michigan, USA · Born October 23, 1959
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.
MovieGenerations: The Evolution of Spider-Man
2026
as Self - Director (archive footage)
MovieFirst Feature
2026
as Himself (Archival footage)
MovieThe Making Of A Mockumentary
2025
as Himself (archive footage)
MovieStop Whining and Start Winning
2024
as The Boss
MovieMarvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
2022
as Self - Director
MovieAGFA Mystery Mixtape #5: Haunted Lives
2020
as Self
MovieThe AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
2020
as (archive footage)
TVThe Chef Show
2019
as Self - Guest
MovieFanboy
2019
as Sam Raimi
MovieThe Jungle Book
2016
as Giant Squirrel (voice)
MovieMedieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"
2015
as Self (archive footage)
MovieMy Journey in Oz
2013
as Self
Movie3 Geezers!
2013
as Director
MovieDrag Me to Hell
2009
as Ghost at Seance (uncredited)
MovieThe Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor
2007
as Self
MovieOne by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
2007
as (archive footage)
MovieSuck My Geek!
2007
as Self
MovieSpider-Man 2: Making the Amazing
2004
as Self
Hero in Crisis
2004
as Self
MovieSpider-Man 2
2004
as University Student with Bag (uncredited)
MovieBehind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man'
2004
as Self
MovieSpider-Man
2002
as Popcorn Thrower (uncredited)
MovieSpider-Mania
2002
as Self
MovieBehind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
2002
as Self
MovieThe Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
2000
as Self
MovieThe Men Behind the Army
1999
as Self (archive footage)
TVThe Shining
1997
as Gas Station Howie
MovieGalaxis
1995
as Nervous Official
MovieThe Flintstones
1994
as Cliff Look-A-Like
TVThe Stand
1994
as Bobby Terry
MovieThe Hudsucker Proxy
1994
as Hudsucker Brainstormer
MovieM.A.N.T.I.S.
1994
as Ray (uncredited)
MovieFreaked
1993
as Crooked Cop (uncredited)
MovieBody Bags
1993
as Bill - Dead Attendant
MovieJourney to the Center of the Earth
1993
as Collins
MovieIndian Summer
1993
as Stick Coder
MovieArmy of Darkness
1992
as Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited)
MovieInnocent Blood
1992
as Roma Meats Man
MovieFlying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
1992
as Himself
MovieMiller's Crossing
1990
as Snickering Gunman
MovieManiac Cop 2
1990
as Newscaster
MovieIntruder
1989
as Randy
MovieStephen King's World of Horror
1989
as Self
TVThe Incredibly Strange Film Show
1988
as Self
MovieManiac Cop
1988
as Parade Reporter
MovieEvil Dead II
1987
as Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair
MovieSpies Like Us
1985
as Drive-In Security
MovieThou Shalt Not Kill... Except
1985
as Cult Leader
MovieCleveland Smith, Bounty Hunter
1982
as Nazi
MovieThe Evil Dead
1981
as Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited)
MovieStryker's War
1980
as Head Crazy
MovieThe Blind Waiter
1980
as Stan
MovieNight Crew
1979
MovieAttack of the Helping Hand!
1979
as Milkman
MovieHolding It
1978
MovieActing and Reacting
1978
as Mime at Party
MovieThe Final Round
1977
as Shapiro / Ex-Boxer / Thug
MovieThe Case of the Topanga Pearl
1976
MovieJames Bombed in "Here Today... Gun Tomorrow"
1976
MovieThe James Hoffa Story
1975
MovieI'll Never Heil Again
1975
MovieNo Dough Boys
1974
