--- name: "Ted Raimi" canonical: "https://film.one/person/ted-raimi" fi1m_id: "ted-raimi" imdb_id: "nm0001646" tmdb_id: 11769 wikidata_id: "Q447713" roles: ["Actor"] born: "14 December 1965" reviewed_on_fi1m: 8 average_fi1m_score: 75 average_as: "actor" average_over: 8 updated: "2026-10-05T12:50:29.615277+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Ted Raimi ## Identity Ted Raimi - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/ted-raimi - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** ted-raimi - **IMDb ID:** nm0001646 - **TMDB ID:** 11769 - **Wikidata ID:** Q447713 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Raimi, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447713, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001646/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/11769 Actor. Born 14 December 1965 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 14 December 1965, Detroit, Michigan, USA - **Active:** 1983–2013 - **Also known as:** Bill Fergeson, Theodore Raimi, تد ریمی - **Average Fi1m score:** 75, as actor, over 8 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 82 (2), 1990s 72 (3), 2000s 73 (3) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 74 to 68 across 7 titles - **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 1 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Action 5, Drama 3, Horror 3, Science Fiction 3, Thriller 3, Adventure 2 - **Screen time:** 15 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $2,961m across 8 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Raimi, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447713, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001646/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/11769 ## Streaming the US now - **HBO Max:** [*Evil Dead II*](https://film.one/film/evil-dead-ii.md) (86) - **Peacock:** [*Candyman*](https://film.one/film/candyman.md) (81) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Ted Raimi > Ted Raimi is a reliable supporting actor whose broad physical comedy suits horror. We value his willingness to do difficult, effects-heavy work, particularly in *Evil Dead II*, even when the script offers little character to play. Possessed Henrietta in *Evil Dead II* (1987) gives Ted Raimi a full-body prosthetic costume to act through. It is an unglamorous way to be memorable, and a useful place to start with him. His broad physical comedy suits a film in which an attack can be horrible and ridiculous at once. Under Sam Raimi's direction, he does demanding work that helps the joke without making the gore harmless. We laughed, then tensed up as Peter Deming's camera sent the unseen force racing through the woods and into the cabin. That shot is a useful measure of the film's demands: the attack keeps coming after a more restrained film would have cut away. Ted's effects-heavy performance fits this appetite for physical excess. The weakness is the screenplay by Sam Raimi and Scott Spiegel, which reserves most of its attention for Bruce Campbell's Ash. Ted supplies a memorable monster, but cannot supply the missing interest in the supporting characters on his own. *Candyman* (1992) puts him in Bernard Rose's treatment of urban folklore as Billy, a supporting appearance outside Sam Raimi's films. It is a horror film we recommend, but Tony Todd's monster and Philip Glass's music do much of the work; Ted is not the reason to start there. Television gave him longer-running roles, as Lt. Tim O'Neill in *seaQuest DSV* (1993–1996) and Joxer in *Xena: Warrior Princess* (1996–2000). Joxer made room for the broad comedy that sits alongside the horror in his work. His role as Ted Hoffman in Sam Raimi's *Spider-Man* trilogy (2002–2007) continued the move into mainstream supporting parts. There is no need to describe every small part as an overlooked triumph; being useful across horror, television comedy and a mainstream franchise is a respectable achievement. We would not choose a film merely because Raimi appears in it, but his effects-heavy comedy earns a closer look. Start with *Evil Dead II*, provided that the gore is part of the attraction. ## Biography Ted Raimi is an American character actor. Born on 14 December 1965 in Detroit, Michigan, he is the brother of director Sam Raimi and has appeared in several of his films. His early roles include a Fake Shemp in *The Evil Dead* (1981), possessed Henrietta in *Evil Dead II* (1987) and multiple parts in *Army of Darkness* (1992). He played Ted Hoffman in the *Spider-Man* trilogy (2002–2007) and Billy in *Candyman* (1992). On television he is known for Lieutenant JG Tim O'Neill in *seaQuest DSV* (1993–1996), Joxer the Mighty in *Xena: Warrior Princess* (1995–2001) and *Hercules: The Legendary Journeys*, and recurring appearances in series such as *Supernatural*. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, themoviedb.org.* ## On Fi1m (8) - *Spider-Man 3* (2007), Fi1m 55, as Hoffman — [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-3.md) - *Spider-Man 2* (2004), Fi1m 85, as Hoffman — [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-2.md) - *Spider-Man* (2002), Fi1m 78, as Hoffman — [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man.md) - *Clear and Present Danger* (1994), Fi1m 75, as Satellite Analyst — [page](https://film.one/film/clear-and-present-danger.md) - *Candyman* (1992), Fi1m 81, as Billy — [page](https://film.one/film/candyman.md) - *Patriot Games* (1992), Fi1m 61, as CIA Technician — [page](https://film.one/film/patriot-games.md) - *Evil Dead II* (1987), Fi1m 86, as Possessed Henrietta — [page](https://film.one/film/evil-dead-ii.md) - *The Evil Dead* (1983), Fi1m 77, as Fake Shemp — [page](https://film.one/film/the-evil-dead.md) ## Complete filmography (103) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Ernie & Emma* (2026), as Persnickety Dance Instructor - *The Observance* (2026), as Richard Abernathy - *Dante's Hotel* (2023), as Emitt - *Failure!* (2023), as James - *The Quarry: Movie Mode* (2022), as Travis Hackett - *18½* (2022), as General Al Haig (voice) - *Red Light* (2020), as Ian - *Warpath* (2020), as Dimwit - *Popsy* (2019), as Mr. Reggie - *Creepshow* (2019), series, as Ted Raimi - *Deadwax* (2018), series, as Ian Ullman - *Buddy Thunderstruck: The Maybe Pile* (2017), as Darnell (voice) - *Darkness Rising* (2017), as Dad - *Buddy Thunderstruck* (2017), series, as Darnell / Moneybags (voice) - *Ash vs Evil Dead: Beep Beep* (2016), as Chet Kaminski - *Ash vs Evil Dead* (2015), series, as Chet Kaminski - *Semblance* (2014), as Dad - *Murder of a Cat* (2014), as Young Sheriff - *Oz the Great and Powerful* (2013), as Skeptic in Audience - *Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader* (2012), as Dr. Higgs - *VideoDome Rent-O-Rama* (2010), as Francis - *Angel of Death* (2009), as Jed Norton - *Drag Me to Hell* (2009), as Doctor - *Angel of Death* (2009), series, as Norton - *Legend of the Seeker* (2008), series, as Sebastian - *The Midnight Meat Train* (2008), as Randle Cooper - *30 Days of Night: Dust to Dust* (2008), series, as Prison Guard - *Diamonds and Guns* (2008), as Willum, the landlord - *My Name Is Bruce* (2007), as Mills Toddner / Wing - *Planet Raptor* (2007), as Dr. Tygon - *Millennium Crisis* (2007), as August - *Code Monkeys* (2007), series, as Sean (voice), Judd Nelson (voice), Ugly (voice), Harrison Ford (voice), Dennis Hopper (voice), Travis Bickle (voice) - *Spider-Man 3* (2007), as Hoffman — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-3.md) - *Reign Over Me* (2007), as Peter Savarino - *The Damned Thing* (2006), as Father Tulli - *Kalamazoo?* (2006), as Angel - *High Hopes* (2006), as Special Agent Brown - *The Grudge 1.5* (2006), as Alex - *Freezerburn* (2005), as Special Agent Johnson - *Masters of Horror* (2005), series, as Father Tulli - *Supernatural* (2005), series, as Wesley Mondale — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/supernatural.md) - *Man with the Screaming Brain* (2005), as Pavel - *Illusion* (2004), as Ian - *The Grudge* (2004), as Alex Jones - *CSI: NY* (2004), series, as Garage Joe / Joe Strahil - *Spider-Man 2* (2004), as Hoffman — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-2.md) - *Tales from the Crapper* (2004), as Next Door Neighbor (as Bill Ferguson) - *Between The Sheets* (2003), as Gabriel - *Pledge of Allegiance* (2003), as Phelps - *Fatal Kiss* (2002), as Reynolds - *Odyssey 5* (2002), series, Actor - *Spider-Man* (2002), as Hoffman — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man.md) - *The Attic Expeditions* (2001), as Dr. Coffee - *For Love of the Game* (1999), as Gallery Doorman - *Freak Talks About Sex* (1999), as Jackie's Husband - *Iggy Vile M.D.* (1999), as Frederick Marsche - *Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus* (1998), as Crius (voice) - *Wishmaster* (1997), as Ed Finney - *Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon* (1996), as Steve Bales - *The First Man* (1996), as Carl - *The Shot* (1996), as Detective Corelli - *American Gothic* (1995), series, as Ted Parker - *Xena: Warrior Princess* (1995), series, as Joxer — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/xena-warrior-princess.md) - *The Expert* (1995), as Martin's Friend - *Stuart Saves His Family* (1995), as Hal - *Hercules: The Legendary Journeys* (1995), series, as Joxer, Alex Kurtzman - *Floundering* (1994), as Safe Salesman - *Clear and Present Danger* (1994), as Satellite Analyst — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/clear-and-present-danger.md) - *Skinner* (1993), as Dennis Skinner - *seaQuest DSV* (1993), series, as Lieutenant Tim O'Neill · Writer - *SeaQuest DSV* (1993), as Lt. j.g. Timothy O'Neill - *Eddie Presley* (1993), as Scooter - *Hard Target* (1993), as Man on the Street - *Born Yesterday* (1993), as Cynthia's Assistant - *Bikini Squad* (1993), as Scared Onlooker (uncredited) - *The Finishing Touch* (1992), as Detective Arnold - *Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence* (1992), as Reporter - *Inside Out 4* (1992), as Richard (Segment "Motivation") - *Army of Darkness* (1992), as Cowardly Warrior / Second Supportive Villager / S-Mart Clerk - *Candyman* (1992), as Billy — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/candyman.md) - *Patriot Games* (1992), as CIA Technician — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/film/patriot-games.md) - *Clarissa X* (1992), Actor - *Lunatics: A Love Story* (1991), as Hank Stone - *Postcards from the Edge* (1990), as Emergency Room Attendant (uncredited) - *Darkman* (1990), as Rick - *Twin Peaks* (1990), series, as Rusty Tomasky — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/twin-peaks.md) - *Easy Wheels* (1989), as Charlie - *Alien Nation* (1989), series, as Johnny Appleseed - *Baywatch* (1989), series, Actor - *Shocker* (1989), as Pac Man - *Intruder* (1989), as Produce Joe - *Nightmare at Shadow Woods* (1987), as Condom Salesman - *Evil Dead II* (1987), as Possessed Henrietta — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/film/evil-dead-ii.md) - *ALF* (1986), series, as Julius - *Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except* (1985), as Chain Man - *Crimewave* (1985), as Waiter - *The Evil Dead* (1983), as Fake Shemp — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/the-evil-dead.md) - *Cleveland Smith, Bounty Hunter* (1982), Actor - *Torro. Torro. Torro!* (1981), Actor - *Stryker's War* (1980), as (uncredited) - *Acting and Reacting* (1978), as Young Maury - *The Final Round* (1977), as Thug - *In This Corner*, as Interviewer ## Gallery - ![Ted Raimi](https://film.one/media/person/82213/gallery-77d46881acea.jpg) Ted Raimi — GabboT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/WW_Chicago_2015_-_Evil_Dead_15_%2821037548012%29.jpg/1280px-WW_Chicago_2015_-_Evil_Dead_15_%2821037548012%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Ted Raimi is Embracing the Odd. Just happened to notice him... Fan Expo Canada in Toronto in 2014.](https://film.one/media/person/82213/gallery-47f0d30d80c9.jpg) Ted Raimi is Embracing the Odd. 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Fan Expo Canada in Toronto in 2014. — GabboT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/Fan_Expo_2014_-_Ted_Raimi_at_a_booth_%2814951229029%29.jpg/1280px-Fan_Expo_2014_-_Ted_Raimi_at_a_booth_%2814951229029%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Ash vs Evil Dead panel at the 2016 New York Comic Con.](https://film.one/media/person/82213/gallery-a1b8eb19bbc8.jpg) Ash vs Evil Dead panel at the 2016 New York Comic Con. — Richie S from Brooklyn, NY, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/New_York_Comic_Con_2016_-_Ash_vs_Evil_Dead_%2830128963816%29.jpg/1280px-New_York_Comic_Con_2016_-_Ash_vs_Evil_Dead_%2830128963816%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Ted Raimi and my sister at the Landmark Theater in Detroit for the premiere of Bruce Campbell's Man With a Screaming Brain and book signing, Make Love the Bruce (2006)](https://film.one/media/person/82213/gallery-acf676bb2ebf.jpg) Ted Raimi and my sister at the Landmark Theater in Detroit for the premiere of Bruce Campbell's Man With a Screaming Brain and book signing, Make Love the Bruce (2006) — GabboT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/Screaming_Brain_0001_%28205440634%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Ted Raimi](https://film.one/media/person/82213/gallery-f219ed97bdba.jpg) Ted Raimi — Image via TMDB - ![Ted Raimi](https://film.one/media/person/82213/gallery-bf892bee2c44.jpg) Ted Raimi — Image via TMDB - ![Ted Raimi](https://film.one/media/person/82213/gallery-cf8d675c081c.jpg) Ted Raimi — Image via TMDB - ![Ted Raimi and my sister at the Landmark Theater in Detroit for the premiere of Bruce Campbell's Man With a Screaming Brain and book signing, Make Love the Bruce (2006)](https://film.one/media/person/82213/gallery-7fcf1c897ba1.jpg) Ted Raimi and my sister at the Landmark Theater in Detroit for the premiere of Bruce Campbell's Man With a Screaming Brain and book signing, Make Love the Bruce (2006) — GabboT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Screaming_Brain_0002_%28205440635%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Thanks for viewing the official Streamy Awards photos! The exclusive photos of the winners and presenters are here. You don't want to miss those! We could not h (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/82213/gallery-a6df55e342e7.jpg) Thanks for viewing the official Streamy Awards photos! The exclusive photos of the winners and presenters are here. You don't want to miss those! We could not h (2010) — The Bui Brothers, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Streamy_Awards_Photo_1267_%284513947794%29.jpg/1280px-Streamy_Awards_Photo_1267_%284513947794%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Ted Raimi](https://film.one/media/person/82213/gallery-829ede7f6fc2.jpg) Ted Raimi — Image via TMDB --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/person/ted-raimi