Scott Spiegel

Born:December 24, 1957

Place of Birth:Birmingham, Michigan, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Scott Spiegel, born on December 24, 1957, is a versatile American talent known for his work as a screenwriter, film director, producer, and actor. His claim to fame lies in co-writing the screenplay for the cult classic "Evil Dead II" alongside his close friend and fellow filmmaker, Sam Raimi. The duo's creative partnership traces back to their high school days at Wylie E. Groves High School in Birmingham, Michigan, where their shared passion for filmmaking first blossomed.

A pivotal figure in the horror genre, Spiegel made his mark by portraying the character Scotty in Raimi's precursor to "The Evil Dead," titled "Within the Woods." This early collaboration set the stage for a successful career in the film industry, marked by a distinct flair for crafting gripping narratives and memorable characters.

Upon relocating to Los Angeles, Spiegel found himself in a creative hub, sharing living spaces with luminaries such as Joel and Ethan Coen, Holly Hunter, Frances McDormand, and Kathy Bates. These formative years in the company of visionaries undoubtedly influenced his artistic sensibilities and approach to storytelling.

Hailing from the "rural" outskirts of Birmingham, Michigan, Spiegel's upbringing provided a rich tapestry of experiences that would later shape his cinematic endeavors. His early connections with Raimi and Bruce Campbell at West Maple Jr. High School laid the foundation for enduring friendships and creative collaborations that would stand the test of time.

In 1999, Spiegel took the directorial reins for the direct-to-video sequel "From Dusk Till Dawn: Texas Blood Money," showcasing his directorial prowess and knack for delivering thrilling entertainment. Additionally, he co-founded the production company Raw Nerve alongside acclaimed directors Eli Roth and Boaz Yakin, a platform that would go on to produce the horror hit "Hostel" in 2005 under Roth's direction.

Scott Spiegel's contributions to the world of cinema transcend mere credits, embodying a passion for storytelling and a commitment to pushing creative boundaries. His journey from a small-town market in Michigan to the bustling streets of Hollywood serves as a testament to his unwavering dedication to the craft and his enduring impact on the realm of horror cinema.

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Filmography

Acting

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Soul of the Damned (voice)

2022

Doctor Strange, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.

Spider-Man

Marine Cop

2002

After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero known as Spider-Man.

Drag Me to Hell

Mourner at Death Feast

2009

After denying a woman the extension she needs to keep her home, loan officer Christine Brown sees her once-promising life take a startling turn for the worse. Christine is convinced she's been cursed by a Gypsy, but her boyfriend is skeptical. Her only hope seems to lie in a psychic who claims he can help her lift the curse and keep her soul from being dragged straight to hell.

Spider-Man 2

Man on Balcony

2004

Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves the city suffering in the wake of carnage left by the evil Doc Ock. In the meantime, Parker still can't act on his feelings for Mary Jane Watson, a girl he's loved since childhood. A certain anger begins to brew in his best friend Harry Osborn as well...

Lionheart

Pool Fight Bookie

1990

Lyon Gaultier is a deserter in the Foreign Legion arriving in the USA entirely hard up. He finds his brother between life and death and his sister-in-law without the money needed to heal her husband and to maintain her child. To earn the money needed, Gaultier decides to take part in some very dangerous clandestine fights.

The Evil Dead

Fake Shemp

1981

In 1979, a group of college students find a Sumerian Book of the Dead in an old wilderness cabin they've rented for a weekend getaway.

Evil Dead II

Fake Shemp

1987

Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an archeologist who had recorded himself reciting ancient chants from "The Book of the Dead." As they play the recording an evil power is unleashed taking over Linda's body.

The Quick and the Dead

Gold Teeth Man

1995

A mysterious woman comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman.

Darkman

Dockworker

1990

Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with a former love.

QT8: The First Eight

Self

2019

A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.

Production

Pulp Fiction

Thanks

1994

A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.

Hostel

Executive Producer

2005

Three backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.

Evil Dead II

Screenplay

1987

Hostel: Part II

Executive Producer

2007

Three American college students studying abroad are lured to a Slovakian hostel, and discover the grim reality behind it.

Hostel: Part III

Producer

2011

Set in Las Vegas, the film centers on a man who attends his best friend's bachelor party, unaware of an insidious agenda that plays into hunting humans.

The Rookie

Screenplay

1990

Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.