Sam Raimi
Sam Raimi is known for Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spider-Man 3 (2007).
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 (1995–2001), and Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018) starring longtime friend and collaborator Bruce Campbell, reprising his role in the Evil Dead franchise.
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Questions about Sam Raimi
How many Sam Raimi films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 112 films with Sam Raimi, from 1974 to 2028.
What is the best rated Sam Raimi film?
The best rated Sam Raimi film in the catalogue is Evil Dead Burn (2026), rated 7.7.
What was the first Sam Raimi film?
The first Sam Raimi film in the catalogue is Within the Woods, from 1979.
Who has Sam Raimi worked with the most?
In the catalogue, Sam Raimi shares the most credits with Robert Tapert (21 films), Bruce Campbell (16 films) and Ted Raimi (13 films).
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- Awards
- Inkpot Award (2014) · Time Machine Award (1992) · Sitges Film Festival Best Director award (1990) · The George Pal Memorial Award
Known for
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7.4 Spider-Man
2002
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6.5 Spider-Man 3
2007
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7.3 Spider-Man 2
2004
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7.2 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
2022
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6.9 The Jungle Book
2016
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7.0 Don't Breathe
2016
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7.7 Evil Dead Burn
2026
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5.9 Oz the Great and Powerful
2013
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6.7 Evil Dead
2013
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7.3 The Evil Dead
1983
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6.5 Drag Me to Hell
2009
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7.3 Army of Darkness
1992
Coming up
Trivia
- Also works as
- screenwriter · film director · film producer · film editor · executive producer · director · manufacturer · author
- Studied at
- Michigan State University · Birmingham Groves High School
- Notable works
- The Evil Dead · Darkman · Spider-Man trilogy · Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
- Spouse
- Gillian Greene
- Siblings
- Ted Raimi
Trivia from Wikidata, licensed CC0.
Full filmography
112 films — 112 in the catalogue
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Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man
2026 · Self - Director (archive footage)
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First Feature
2026 · Himself (Archival footage)
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Stop Whining and Start Winning
2024 · The Boss
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7.1 Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
2022 · Self - Director
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6.8 Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home
2022 · Self (archive footage)
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9.0 AGFA Mystery Mixtape #5: Haunted Lives
2020 · Self
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The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
2020 · (archive footage)
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Fanboy
2019 · Sam Raimi
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6.9
The Jungle Book
2016 · Giant Squirrel (voice)
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7.6 Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"
2015 · Self (archive footage)
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My Journey in Oz
2013 · Self
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3.9 3 Geezers!
2013 · Director
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6.5
Drag Me to Hell
2009 · Ghost at Seance (uncredited)
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6.7 The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor
2007 · Self
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8.3 One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
2007 · (archive footage)
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6.7 Suck My Geek!
2007 · Self
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Grains of Sand: Building Sandman
2007 · Self
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Re-Imagining the Goblin
2007 · Self
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Covered in Black: Creating Venom
2007 · Self
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Hanging on: Gwen Stacy and the Collapsing Floor
2007 · Self
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Fighting, Flying and Driving: The Stunts of 'Spider-Man 3'
2007 · Self
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Tangled Web: The Love Triangles of 'Spider-Man 3'
2007 · Self
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Wall of Water
2007 · Self
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Inside the Editing Room of 'Spider-Man 3'
2007 · Self
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The Science of Sound
2007 · Self
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'Spider-Man 3' on Location: New York, from Rooftops to Backstreets
2007 · Self
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'Spider-Man 3' on Location: Cleveland, the Chase and Euclid Avenue
2007 · Self
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On the Set: Spider-Man 3
2007 · Self
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6.7 Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing
2004 · Self
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Hero in Crisis
2004 · Self
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7.3
Spider-Man 2
2004 · University Student with Bag (uncredited)
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Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man'
2004 · Self
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7.4
Spider-Man
2002 · Popcorn Thrower (uncredited)
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5.4 Spider-Mania
2002 · Self
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5.8 Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
2002 · Self
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6.7 The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
2000 · Self
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10.0 The Men Behind the Army
1999 · Self (archive footage)
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4.4 Galaxis
1995 · Nervous Official
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5.4 The Flintstones
1994 · Cliff Look-A-Like
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7.1 The Hudsucker Proxy
1994 · Hudsucker Brainstormer
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5.2 M.A.N.T.I.S.
1994 · Ray (uncredited)
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6.2 Freaked
1993 · Crooked Cop (uncredited)
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6.2 Body Bags
1993 · Bill - Dead Attendant
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4.4 Journey to the Center of the Earth
1993 · Collins
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6.3 Indian Summer
1993 · Stick Coder
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7.3
Army of Darkness
1992 · Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited)
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6.2 Innocent Blood
1992 · Roma Meats Man
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7.2 Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
1992 · Himself
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7.4 Miller's Crossing
1990 · Snickering Gunman
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5.9 Maniac Cop 2
1990 · Newscaster
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6.2 Intruder
1989 · Randy
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8.0 Stephen King's World of Horror
1989 · Self
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6.1 Maniac Cop
1988 · Parade Reporter
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7.5 Evil Dead II
1987 · Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair
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6.2 Spies Like Us
1985 · Drive-In Security
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4.8 Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except
1985 · Cult Leader
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7.3
The Evil Dead
1983 · Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited)
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6.1 Cleveland Smith, Bounty Hunter
1982 · Nazi
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5.9 Stryker's War
1980 · Head Crazy
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7.0 The Blind Waiter
1980 · Stan
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Night Crew
1979
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5.8 Attack of the Helping Hand!
1979 · Milkman
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5.0 Holding It
1978
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6.9 Acting and Reacting
1978 · Mime at Party
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The Final Round
1977 · Shapiro / Ex-Boxer / Thug
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2.0 The Case of the Topanga Pearl
1976
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James Bombed in "Here Today... Gun Tomorrow"
1976
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The James Hoffa Story
1975
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I'll Never Heil Again
1975
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No Dough Boys
1974
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Evil Dead Wrath
2028
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7.7
Evil Dead Burn
2026
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7.0 Send Help
2026
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6.2 Locked
2025
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6.3 Don't Move
2024
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6.7 Boy Kills World
2024
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6.0 65
2023
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7.2
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
2022
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5.3 Umma
2022
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6.1 Nightbooks
2021
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7.0 Don't Breathe 2
2021
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6.5 The Unholy
2021
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5.4 The Grudge
2019
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6.3 Crawl
2019
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6.5 The Black Ghiandola
2017
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7.0
Don't Breathe
2016
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5.2 Poltergeist
2015
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5.0 Murder of a Cat
2014
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6.7
Evil Dead
2013
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5.9
Oz the Great and Powerful
2013
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6.0 The Possession
2012
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6.4 30 Days of Night
2007
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6.5
Spider-Man 3
2007
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5.7 The Messengers
2007
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5.6 The Grudge 2
2006
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5.1 Man with the Screaming Brain
2005
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4.9 Boogeyman
2005
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5.9 The Grudge
2004
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6.5 The Gift
2000
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6.4 For Love of the Game
1999
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7.2 A Simple Plan
1998
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6.6 The Quick and the Dead
1995
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6.0 Timecop
1994
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3.1 The Nutt House
1992
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6.4 Darkman
1990
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3.9 Easy Wheels
1989
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5.1 The Sappy Sap
1985
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5.5 Crimewave
1985
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6.0 Within the Woods
1979
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Crawl 2
no date
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Play Dead
no date
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Desperation
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Series and TV shows
16 titles
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7.2
50 States of Fright
2020 · Executive producer · 24 ep.
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7.2
50 States of Fright
2020 · Writer · 3 ep.
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7.2
50 States of Fright
2020 · Director · 3 ep.
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7.5
The Chef Show
2019 · Guest
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7.8
Ash vs Evil Dead
2015 · Director · 10 ep.
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7.8
Ash vs Evil Dead
2015 · Writer
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8.0
Spartacus
2010 · Executive producer · 33 ep.
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7.5
Legend of the Seeker
2008 · Producer · 44 ep.
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7.5
Jack of All Trades
2000 · Producer · 22 ep.
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5.8
Young Hercules
1998 · Executive producer · 50 ep.
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6.4
The Shining
1997 · Gas Station Howie
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7.5
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995 · Producer · 134 ep.
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6.9
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995 · Producer · 111 ep.
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7.4
American Gothic
1995 · Producer · 18 ep.
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6.9
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995 · Executive producer · 2 ep.
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6.8
The Stand
1994 · Bobby Terry
People data: TMDb.
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