Bruce Campbell is considered by many to be the grooviest actor of all time, appearing in a variety of movies and TV shows in his career, where he is one of horror’s greatest icons. A close friend of legendary director Sam Raimi since high school, the two collaborated on The Evil Dead, a low-budget horror film that put both Raimi and Bruce Campbell on the map. He continued to make a name for himself with the franchise, leading both Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness before reprising his role for the 2015 television series, Ash vs Evil Dead.
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Bruce Campbell has excelled as an actor outside his iconic horror franchise as well, with significant roles in a number of projects that include Burn Notice, The Adventures Of Brisco County, Jr., and Hysteria! He also cameos in most of Sam Raimi’s movies, often becoming one of the most memorable characters in the film despite the limited screen time.
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Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
Bruce Campbell as Elvis Presley / Sebastian Haff
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Bubba Ho-Tep
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Comedy
Drama
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Horror
Mystery
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Release Date
June 9, 2002
Runtime
92 minutes
Director
Don Coscarelli
Writers
Joe R. Lansdale, Don Coscarelli
Producers
Dac Coscarelli, Jason R. Savage, Mark Wooding
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Bruce Campbell
Elvis Presley / Sebastian Haff
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Ossie Davis
John F. “Jack” Kennedy
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Ella Joyce
The Nurse
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Heidi Marnhout
Callie Thomas
Main Genre
Comedy
Character(s)
Elvis Presley / Sebastian Haff, John F. “Jack” Kennedy, The Nurse, Callie Thomas, Bubba Ho-tep, Elderly Woman, Kemosabe, Rest Home Administrator, Hearse Driver, Elvis’ Roommate, Room Nurse, Attending Nurse, Iron Lung Lady, Baby, Elvis’ Boy, Trailer Park Gal
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Joe R. Lansdale
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Fitting within the horror comedy genre, Bubba Ho-Tep revolves around two nursing home residents who believe they are Elvis Presley and John F. Kennedy, respectively. Though it had limited exposure due to only having 32 prints made at the time, Bubba Ho-Tep became something of a cult classic, long before it was even released on DVD. The film deals with the existentialism of aging, morality, and identity, making it often poignant while being quite funny. It also has a mummy in it, so there’s that.
He isn’t afraid to go wacky with his performances, and it works so well in Bubba Ho-Tep.
Bruce Campbell plays Sebastian Haff in the film, the man who thinks he is Elvis Presley. Campbell’s role in the film is largely what led it to become a cult classic, as he continued to deliver knock-out performances in horror comedy following the wild success of the original Evil Dead trilogy. He isn’t afraid to go wacky with his performances, and it works so well in Bubba Ho-Tep, one of the more underrated movies in his catalog.
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Jack Of All Trades (2000)
Bruce Campbell as Jack Stiles / Daring Dragoon
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Jack of All Trades
Comedy
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Adventure
Action
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Release Date
2000 – 1999
Network
Syndication
Directors
Josh Becker, Michael Hurst
Writers
Eric Morris
Cast
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Bruce Campbell
Jack Stiles / Daring Dragoon
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Angela Marie Dotchin
Mrs. Emilia Smythe Rothschild
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Stuart Devenie
Governor Croque
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Stephen Papps
Captain Brogard
Main Genre
Adventure
Character(s)
Jack Stiles / Daring Dragoon, Mrs. Emilia Smythe Rothschild, Governor Croque, Captain Brogard, Napoleon Bonaparte, Guard #2
Producers
Alex Kurtzman, Bruce Campbell, Robert Tapert, Roberto Orci
Seasons
2
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Leaning into both action and comedy, Jack of All Trades is a series that follows an American spy stationed on an island in the South Pacific in the early 19th century. He ends up teaming with a no-nonsense British agent as they attempt to stop Napoleon’s colonizing efforts. The series is often silly, but entertaining to watch and its insistence on including parodies of many historical figures, even if they were no longer alive in the time period, makes it all the more fun.
Bruce Campbell gives a knock-out performance as Jack Stiles and his Zorro-esque alter ego Daring Dragoon. One of the running jokes of the series is Jack being responsible for many important historical events but not ever getting credit. Bruce Campbell isn’t ever afraid to lean into the silliness of what his role entails, and he does that phenomenally in Jack of All Trades.
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The Adventures Of Brisco County, Jr. (1993-1994)
Bruce Campbell as Brisco County, Jr.
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The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
TV-14
Adventure
Action
Comedy
10/10
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Release Date
1993 – 1993
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The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. is a television series that follows the exploits of Brisco County, Jr. (Bruce Campbell), a Harvard-educated lawyer turned bounty hunter in the late 1800s. The show blends elements of science fiction, adventure, and Western genres, featuring Brisco’s quest to capture outlaws and uncover mysterious orbs with otherworldly powers. Throughout the series, he is joined by eccentric inventor Professor Wickwire and trusty horse Comet.
Main Genre
Adventure
Creator(s)
Jeffrey Boam, Carlton Cuse
Seasons
1
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The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. is an often absurd western that follows a Harvard-educated lawyer who becomes a bounty hunter that is hired by industrialists to capture a ruthless outlaw. What makes the show so unique is how it doesn’t fit only within the Western genre, as it focuses on various others, like science fiction and steampunk. It’s also quite funny, making it a highly entertaining watch that is also very intelligent.
Bruce Campbell plays the titular character in one of the earliest television roles of his career. He is fantastic in it, of course, carrying the series on his shoulders for a significant portion of it. Though it might go unnoticed within his legendary filmography, Campbell has said it helped provide him with other acting opportunities as well. He was the driving force behind the entire series.
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Spider-Man 2 (2003)
Bruce Campbell as Snooty Usher
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Spider-Man 2
PG-13
Action
Adventure
Sci-Fi
Superhero
10/10
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8.7/10
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Release Date
June 25, 2004
Runtime
127 minutes
Director
Sam Raimi
Writers
Alvin Sargent
Producers
Avi Arad, Joseph M. Caracciolo, Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr., Kevin Feige, Laura Ziskin, Lorne Orleans
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Tobey Maguire
Spider-Man / Peter Parker
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Kirsten Dunst
Mary Jane Watson
Prequel(s)
Spider-Man
Sequel(s)
Spider-Man 3, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Venom: The Last Dance
Franchise(s)
Spider-Man
Main Genre
Superhero
Character(s)
Spider-Man / Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Doc Ock / Otto Octavius, May Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Rosalie Octavius, John Jameson, Dr. Curt Connors, Joseph ‘Robbie’ Robertson, Louise, Mr. Aziz, Green Goblin / Norman Osborn, Ben Parker, Hoffman, Miss Brant, Snooty Usher, Dr. Davis, Mr. Ditkovitch, Ursula, Raymond, Elevator Passenger, Mr. Jacks, Man Dodging Debris, Dr. Isaacs
Sequel
Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man 3, Spider-Man 2
Budget
$200 million
Studio(s)
Sony
Distributor(s)
Sony
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Considered by many as the greatest superhero movie ever made, Spider-Man 2 is a monumental film in the genre, taking everything that worked so well in Spider-Man and making something even greater. Sam Raimi’s growth in confidence working within the superhero genre is on full display in Spider-Man 2 as he digs deeper into the characters at the center of it while providing even more spectacle than its predecessor. If Bruce Campbell’s role was bigger than just a cameo, it would possibly be his best film ever.
Bruce Campbell was possibly going to play Mysterio in Spider-Man 4, tying all of his cameos together in an incredible way.
That cameo is incredible, though, as Bruce Campbell plays the usher at Mary Jane’s play who won’t let Peter Parker in due to him showing up late. Campbell had a different cameo in each film of Raimi’s trilogy, but his best of the three has to be Spider-Man 2. It’s just so great, and the little bit of screentime he is given is enough to make viewers feel even worse for Peter Parker. Bruce Campbell’s comedic timing and undeniable charm, even when he is a jerk, are infectious.
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Army Of Darkness (1993)
Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams
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Army of Darkness
R
Horror
Comedy
Action
Fantasy
8/10
9/10
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Release Date
February 19, 1993
Runtime
81 minutes
Director
Sam Raimi
Writers
Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi
Prequel(s)
The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II
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Bruce Campbell
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Ian Abercrombie
Main Genre
Fantasy
Budget
$11 million
Studio(s)
Renaissance Pictures, Dino De Laurentiis Corporation
Distributor(s)
Universal Pictures
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Army of Darkness is a drastic pivot from both The Evil Dead and Evil Dead II as Ash Williams finds himself stuck in the Middle Ages following the events of the second film. He must rise to the occasion and become a hero, fighting off the undead as he hopes to return home. Army of Darkness ditches a lot of the horror from the first two movies and leans more into the offbeat humor that makes the series so special. It might not be as great as what came before, but it is still so, so good.
His character is more heroic than ever as he battles the undead that have plagued him for three straight films.
Bruce Campbell’s charm and comedic talent gets to shine even brighter in Army of Darkness as he fully embraces his role as Ash Williams, as the character goes in exciting new directions for the final film of the trilogy. His character is more heroic than ever as he battles the undead that have plagued him for three straight films.
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Hysteria! (2024)
Bruce Campbell as Chief Ben Dandridge
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Jordy
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Faith
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Jessica Luza
Cassie Dandridge
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Eric Tiede
Bob
A group of high school outcasts rebrands as a Satanic metal band during the 1980s “Satanic Panic” after a quarterback vanishes. However, a series of violent incidents and paranormal reports lead to a town-wide witch hunt, which eventually points to the band.
Main Genre
Thriller
Creator(s)
Matthew Scott Kane
Character(s)
Jordy, Faith, Cassie Dandridge, Bob, Abigail, Dylan Campbell, Officer Olsen, Isaiah
Seasons
1
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Premiering in 2024, Hysteria! was a comedic horror-thriller that premiered on Peacock. The series is set in 1989 during the Satanic panic and follows a trio of friends who rebrand their band as Satanic to capitalize on the rise of interest in the occult in their town, which paints a target on their back as their town begins a witch hunt. Unfortunately canceled after one season, Hysteria! was fantastic while it lasted, striking the perfect balance between funny and genuinely scary.
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Bruce Campbell steps into another horror role with Hysteria!, playing Ben Dandridge, the police chief of the town who has to navigate a series of murders and disappearances. It’s a drastically different character from Ash Williams, but Bruce Campbell’s talent as an actor makes his work seem effortless, as he still puts out an incredible performance.
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Burn Notice (2007-2013)
Bruce Campbell as Sam Axe
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Action
Drama
7/10
8/10
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Release Date
2007 – 2012
Network
USA
Showrunner
Matt Nix
Directors
Stephen Surjik, Jeremiah S. Chechik, Dennie Gordon, John T. Kretchmer, Matt Nix, Tim Matheson, Jonathan Frakes
Writers
Matt Nix
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Jeffrey Donovan
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Bruce Campbell
After being “burned,” (i.e., fired and cut off from his job as a spy), former CIA agent Michael Westen finds himself stuck in Miama with no cash, no credit, and no job history. With the help of an old friend and an ex-flame, he takes whatever work he can as a private investigator, while trying to solve the mystery behind why he was burned.
Seasons
7
Cinematographer
William Wages, Bart Tau
Creator
Matt Nix
Story By
matt nix
Streaming Service(s)
Hulu, Dis, Prime Video
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Burn Notice initially premiered in 2007, running for seven seasons until it ended in 2013, remaining a really fantastic series from start to finish. The show follows a former spy who works as a private investigator in Miami while he tries to figure out who burned him and their motive. Smartly written and highly entertaining, Burn Notice tends to feel underrated, but it excels as a crime drama that has heaps of satisfying espionage.
Burn Notice is actually the longest television role of Bruce Campbell’s career, as he plays Sam Axe, a retired Navy SEAL who is best friends with Jeffrey Donovan’s Michael Westen, the series’ main character. He is so good in the role, as Sam Axe is one of the best characters in the entire show, and his gift of picking up older Miami women in exchange for food, shelter, and nice cars make for some of the most entertaining moments in the show.
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The Evil Dead (1981)
Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams
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The Evil Dead
R
Horror
9/10
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Release Date
September 10, 1981
Runtime
85 minutes
Director
Sam Raimi
Writers
Sam Raimi
Sequel(s)
Evil Dead II, Army of Darkness, Evil Dead Rise
Cast
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Bruce Campbell
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Ellen Sandweiss
Franchise(s)
Evil Dead
Main Genre
Horror
Budget
$375,000
Studio(s)
New Line Cinema
Distributor(s)
New Line Cinema
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There is something incredibly inspirational about a young filmmaker going out in the woods with some friends, scraping together as much money as possible to make a low-budget horror film that would go on to become a landmark of the genre. The Evil Dead is just that, and is a remarkable work of passionate people who just wanted to make something great. It’s truly something special, and the practical effects featured throughout are stomach-churning.
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The Evil Dead was also the first major role for Bruce Campbell, portraying horror icon Ash Williams. His performance in The Evil Dead is much more tame compared to where he would take it for the sequels and beyond, but Bruce Campbell showed from the very beginning that he had what it took to be a star. His friendship with Sam Raimi helped to birth one of the best characters in horror history.
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Ash Vs. Evil Dead (2015-2018)
Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams
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Ash vs Evil Dead
TV-MA
Horror
Fantasy
Comedy
9/10
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Release Date
2015 – 2017
Network
Starz
Showrunner
Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi
Directors
Sam Raimi
Writers
Sam Raimi
Cast
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Lucy Lawless
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Dana DeLorenzo
Seasons
3
Story By
sam raimi
Streaming Service(s)
Netflix, Hulu
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Taking place approximately 30 years after the original Evil Dead trilogy, Ash vs Evil Dead sees the titular character working as a stocker at a supermarket before taking up the mantle of a hero once again to fight against the Evil Dead. What makes Ash vs Evil Dead great is the obvious love it has for the original trilogy, containing all the absurdity, blood, and hilariously dark moments that made the franchise so beloved in the first place.
He is astounding from the very first scene to the very last, taking his greatest character in exciting new directions.
Bruce Campbell stepped back into the role of Ash Williams, over 30 years since he first appeared in The Evil Dead and over 20 years since his last major appearance as the character in Army of Darkness. He didn’t miss a beat, as Ash vs Evil Dead showcases why Bruce Campbell will always be one of the best to ever do it. He is astounding from the very first scene to the very last, taking his greatest character in exciting new directions.
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Evil Dead II (1987)
Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams
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Evil Dead II
R
Horror
Comedy
Fantasy
9/10
10/10
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Release Date
March 13, 1987
Runtime
84 minutes
Director
Sam Raimi
Writers
Scott Spiegel
Producers
Alex De Benedetti, Irvin Shapiro
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Ashley ‘Ash’ J. Williams
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Sarah Berry
Annie
Prequel(s)
The Evil Dead
Sequel(s)
Army of Darkness
Franchise(s)
Evil Dead
Character(s)
Ashley ‘Ash’ J. Williams, Annie, Jake, Bobby Joe, Possessed Henrietta, Linda, Ed, Professor Knowby, Henrietta, Dancer, Fake Shemp, The Hand / The Dark Spirit / The Deer Head / The Enchanted Objects (voice), Luggage Monkey (uncredited), The Hand (uncredited), Airport Worker (uncredited), The Hand / Evil Ed’s Hand / Henrietta’s Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited), Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair (uncredited), Baggage Handler (uncredited), The Hand / Evil Ed’s Hand (uncredited)
Budget
$3.6 million
Studio(s)
Renaissance Pictures
Distributor(s)
De Laurentiis Entertainment Group
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A significant entry into the horror film canon, Evil Dead II serves as both a sequel to The Evil Dead and a pseudo-remake of it, telling virtually the same story about Ash Williams and the demented nightmare he goes through during the course of the movie. What elevates Evil Dead II above its predecessor is how it does basically everything better. Sam Raimi is a more skilled director in his second time around, and the more comedic edge of the script really gives the film its own flavor. It’s a horror masterpiece.
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Bruce Campbell is even better in Evil Dead II as Ash Williams, truly committing to the absurd performance that Sam Raimi asks of him. He became a horror icon in it, and for good reason, as Ash Williams is one of horror’s greatest protagonists, largely due to the brilliant performance at the center. Bruce Campbell’s “Groovy!” line after replacing his missing hand with a chainsaw is truly something special, and it’s the perfect line read by him.
Bruce Campbell
Birthdate
June 22, 1958
Birthplace
Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
Notable Projects
The Evil Dead, Army of Darkness
Professions
Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Author
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