Bruce Campbell

Born:22. juni 1958

Place of Birth:Birmingham, Michigan, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Bruce Campbell, born on June 22, 1958, is a versatile American actor, producer, writer, and director who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. With a career spanning decades, Campbell is best known for his iconic portrayal of Ash Williams in Sam Raimi's legendary Evil Dead franchise, which first took root in the 1978 short film "Within the Woods." His charismatic and often comedic performance as the chainsaw-wielding anti-hero has solidified his status as a cult favorite among fans of horror and fantasy cinema.

Beyond his iconic role as Ash, Campbell has showcased his talent in a diverse range of projects, from low-budget cult classics to mainstream hits. His filmography includes memorable appearances in films such as "Crimewave," "Maniac Cop," "Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat," and the beloved "Bubba Ho-Tep." Campbell's ability to seamlessly transition between genres and bring depth to his characters has earned him a dedicated following and critical acclaim throughout his career.

In addition to his work on the big screen, Campbell has made significant contributions behind the camera as a producer, writer, and director. His creative vision and passion for storytelling have led him to take on various roles in the production process, further showcasing his versatility and dedication to the craft of filmmaking. Campbell's talents extend beyond acting, allowing him to shape narratives and bring unique perspectives to the projects he is involved in.

Campbell's enduring appeal lies not only in his on-screen charisma and talent but also in his off-screen persona as a beloved figure within the entertainment industry. Known for his quick wit, self-deprecating humor, and genuine interactions with fans, Campbell has cultivated a reputation as a down-to-earth and approachable personality. His engaging presence at conventions and events has endeared him to generations of admirers, solidifying his status as a beloved icon in popular culture.

Throughout his career, Campbell has demonstrated a remarkable ability to reinvent himself and take on new challenges, constantly pushing the boundaries of his craft. Whether he is delivering a comedic one-liner or embodying a complex character, Campbell's dedication to his work shines through in every performance. His willingness to embrace unconventional roles and explore diverse genres has set him apart as a versatile and dynamic talent in Hollywood.

In addition to his work in film, Campbell has also made notable appearances on television, further expanding his reach and showcasing his range as an actor. From guest spots on popular series to recurring roles in cult favorites, Campbell's television credits highlight his ability to captivate audiences across different mediums. His presence on the small screen has only added to his legacy as a multifaceted performer with a knack for leaving a lasting impression on viewers.

As a respected figure in the entertainment industry, Campbell continues to inspire and entertain audiences with his unique blend of talent, humor, and creativity. Whether he is donning the chainsaw hand of Ash Williams or exploring new avenues of storytelling, Campbell's contributions to film and television have left an indelible mark on pop culture. With a career defined by passion, dedication, and a willingness to embrace the unexpected, Bruce Campbell stands as a true icon whose legacy will endure for years to come.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Pizza Poppa

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

Ring Announcer

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.

Spider-Man 3

Maître D'

2007

The seemingly invincible Spider-Man goes up against an all-new crop of villains—including the shape-shifting Sandman. While Spider-Man’s superpowers are altered by an alien organism, his alter ego, Peter Parker, deals with nemesis Eddie Brock and also gets caught up in a love triangle.

Cars 2

Rod "Torque" Redline (voice)

2011

Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

Evil Dead Rise

Dissenting Voice on Recording (voice) (uncredited)

2023

A reunion between two estranged sisters gets cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.

Fargo

Soap Opera Actor on TV (uncredited)

1996

Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!

Spider-Man 2

Snooty Usher

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...

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Mayor Shelbourne (voice)

2009

Inventor Flint Lockwood creates a machine that makes clouds rain food, enabling the down-and-out citizens of Chewandswallow to feed themselves. But when the falling food reaches gargantuan proportions, Flint must scramble to avert disaster. Can he regain control of the machine and put an end to the wild weather before the town is destroyed?

The Evil Dead

Ash

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.

Oz the Great and Powerful

Winkie Gate Keeper

2013

Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus illusionist and con-artist, is whisked from Kansas to the Land of Oz where the inhabitants assume he's the great wizard of prophecy, there to save Oz from the clutches of evil.

Sky High

Coach Boomer

2005

Set in a world where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young Will Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and an extraordinary being.

Army of Darkness

Ash

1992

Ash, a handsome, shotgun-toting, chainsaw-armed department store clerk, is time warped backwards into England's Dark Ages, where he romances a beauty and faces legions of the undead.

Evil Dead

Ashley 'Ash' J. Williams (uncredited)

2013

Mia, a drug addict, is determined to kick the habit. To that end, she asks her brother, David, his girlfriend, Natalie and their friends Olivia and Eric to accompany her to their family's remote forest cabin to help her through withdrawal. Eric finds a mysterious Book of the Dead at the cabin and reads aloud from it, awakening an ancient demon. All hell breaks loose when the malevolent entity possesses Mia.

The Ant Bully

Fugax (voice)

2006

Fed up with being targeted by the neighborhood bully, 10-year-old Lucas Nickle vents his frustrations on the anthill in his front yard ... until the insects shrink him to the size of a bug with a magic elixir. Convicted of "crimes against the colony," Lucas can only regain his freedom by living with the ants and learning their ways.

Evil Dead II

Ash

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.

Escape from L.A.

Surgeon General of Beverly Hills

1996

Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.

The Quick and the Dead

Wedding Shemp

1995

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

The Ladykillers

Humane Society Worker (uncredited)

2004

An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting landlord – a sharp old woman.

Darkman

Final Shemp

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.

Congo

Charles Travis

1995

Eight people embark on an expedition into the Congo, a mysterious expanse of unexplored Africa where human greed and the laws of nature have gone berserk. When the thrill-seekers -- some with ulterior motives -- stumble across a race of killer apes.

Intolerable Cruelty

Soap Opera Actor on TV (uncredited)

2003

A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce.

Black Friday

Jonathan

2021

A group of toy store employees must protect each other from a horde of parasite infected shoppers.

The Hudsucker Proxy

Smitty

1994

A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam.

Bubba Ho-tep

Elvis Presley / Sebastian Haff

2002

Bubba Ho-tep tells the "true" story of what really did become of Elvis Presley. We find Elvis as an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, who switched identities with an Elvis impersonator years before his "death," then missed his chance to switch back. He must team up with JFK and fight an ancient Egyptian mummy for the souls of their fellow residents.

Maniac Cop

Jack Forrest

1988

Innocent people are brutally killed on the streets of New York by a uniformed police officer. A young cop, Jack Forrest, finds himself marked as the chief suspect after his wife is murdered.

The Majestic

Roland the Intrepid Explorer

2001

Set in 1951, a blacklisted Hollywood writer gets into a car accident, loses his memory and settles down in a small town where he is mistaken for a long-lost son.

McHale's Navy

Virgil

1997

Retired Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale spends his days puttering around the Caribbean in the old PT-73 selling homebrew, ice cream, and swimsuit calendars. He's brought out of retirement when his old nemesis turned the second best terrorist in the world, Major Vladikov, takes over the island of San Moreno and starts building a nuclear launch silo on it. With help from his old crew and hindrances from Captain Wallace B. Binghampton, who sank a cruise liner a while back, McHale tries to put Vladikov out of business.

Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters

Chicken Bittle (voice)

2007

An action epic that explores the origins of the Aqua Teen Hunger Force (better known as Master Shake, Frylock, and Meatwad,) who somehow become pitted in a battle over an immortal piece of exercise equipment.

Produksjon

Evil Dead Rise

Executive Producer

2023

The Evil Dead

Executive Producer

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.

Army of Darkness

Co-Producer

1992

Ash, a handsome, shotgun-toting, chainsaw-armed department store clerk, is time warped backwards into England's Dark Ages, where he romances a beauty and faces legions of the undead.

Evil Dead

Producer

2013

The Dead Don't Die

Thanks

2019

In a small peaceful town, zombies suddenly rise to terrorize the town. Now three bespectacled police officers and a strange Scottish morgue expert must band together to defeat the undead.

Blood Simple

Production Consultant

1984

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

Black Friday

Producer

2021

A group of toy store employees must protect each other from a horde of parasite infected shoppers.