What else do I need to know about Sam Raimi?
Sam was born in Michigan in 1959. He made a number of 8mm films in his youth, a hobby which turned into a career. Sam attended Michigan State University where he founded a film making society with his brother Ivan and friend Robert Tapert (who now produces Raimi’s films). After leaving M.S.U. (prior to graduating), Sam and Robert formed Renaissance Pictures. Sam Raimi is a huge fan of The Three Stooges and often uses Stooge-like sequences in his films. Sam has two brothers, Ivan–who is a doctor and writer– and Theodore (Ted)–an actor. Sam currently resides in Silverlake, California. Sam also has a connection with the Coen brothers (Joel and Ethan) that goes back a long way. Joel was assistant editor on Evil Dead, and Ethan, Joel and Sam co-wrote Crimewave. Sam was also a second unit director for The Hudsucker Proxy (one of the Coens’ films).
