Sam Raimi
Film director of Spider-Man trilogy
Born
October 23rd, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A director, screenwriter, and producer from the United States, celebrated for contributions to the horror and superhero genres. Launched a career with the cult classic 'The Evil Dead' in 1981, which garnered a significant following. Directed the highly successful 'Spider-Man' trilogy from 2002 to 2007, featuring Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man, which became a defining series of its era. Also directed films such as 'Army of Darkness' and 'Drag Me to Hell', displaying a distinctive style that blends horror with humor. Involved in various projects through his production company, Ghost House Pictures.
Directed the Spider-Man trilogy
Produced Evil Dead franchise
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