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Sam Raimi

Sam Raimi

Directing·1959·77 films

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).

As Director

As Actor

Spider-Man
Spider-Man (2002)Popcorn Thrower (uncredited)
Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 2 (2004)University Student with Bag (uncredited)
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book (2016)Giant Squirrel (voice)
The Evil Dead
The Evil Dead (1981)Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited)
Drag Me to Hell
Drag Me to Hell (2009)Ghost at Seance (uncredited)
Army of Darkness
Army of Darkness (1992)Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited)
Evil Dead II
Evil Dead II (1987)Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair
The Flintstones
The Flintstones (1994)Cliff Look-A-Like
Miller's Crossing
Miller's Crossing (1990)Snickering Gunman
The Hudsucker Proxy
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)Hudsucker Brainstormer
Spies Like Us
Spies Like Us (1985)Drive-In Security
Maniac Cop
Maniac Cop (1988)Parade Reporter
Body Bags
Body Bags (1993)Bill - Dead Attendant
Intruder
Intruder (1989)Randy
Maniac Cop 2
Maniac Cop 2 (1990)Newscaster
Innocent Blood
Innocent Blood (1992)Roma Meats Man
Freaked
Freaked (1993)Crooked Cop (uncredited)
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004)Self
Indian Summer
Indian Summer (1993)Stick Coder
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)Self - Director
Acting and Reacting
Acting and Reacting (1978)Mime at Party
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except (1985)Cult Leader
Galaxis
Galaxis (1995)Nervous Official
3 Geezers!
3 Geezers! (2013)Director
Suck My Geek!
Suck My Geek! (2007)Self
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993)Collins
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier (2000)Self
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion (1992)Himself
Attack of the Helping Hand!
Attack of the Helping Hand! (1979)Milkman
Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man' (2002)Self
Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"
Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness" (2015)Self (archive footage)
Cleveland Smith, Bounty Hunter
Cleveland Smith, Bounty Hunter (1982)Nazi
The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor
The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor (2007)Self
M.A.N.T.I.S.
M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994)Ray (uncredited)
Spider-Mania
Spider-Mania (2002)Self
Stryker's War
Stryker's War (1980)Head Crazy
One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead (2007)(archive footage)
Stephen King's World of Horror
Stephen King's World of Horror (1989)Self
Hatred Of A Minute
Hatred Of A Minute (2002)Soap Actor on TV (uncredited)
The Making Of A Mockumentary
The Making Of A Mockumentary (2025)Himself (archive footage)
Holding It
Holding It (1978)
The Blind Waiter
The Blind Waiter (1980)Stan
The Men Behind the Army
The Men Behind the Army (1999)Self (archive footage)
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #5: Haunted Lives
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #5: Haunted Lives (2020)Self
The Case of the Topanga Pearl
The Case of the Topanga Pearl (1976)
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020)(archive footage)
Fanboy
Fanboy (2019)Sam Raimi
Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man'
Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man' (2004)Self
My Journey in Oz
My Journey in Oz (2013)Self
Night Crew
Night Crew (1979)
Stop Whining and Start Winning
Stop Whining and Start Winning (2024)The Boss
First Feature
First Feature (2026)Himself (Archival footage)
The Final Round
The Final Round (1977)Shapiro / Ex-Boxer / Thug
James Bombed in "Here Today... Gun Tomorrow"
James Bombed in "Here Today... Gun Tomorrow" (1976)

As Writer