Happy birthday! Sam Raimi turns 66 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on October 23, 2025

The iconic and legendary director turns 66 on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

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Sam Raimi is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-producer-author-actor Sam Raimi (Spider-Man, The Evil Dead, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Raimi, a cultural icon

Born Samuel Marshall Raimi in Royal Oak on October 23, 1959, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Raimi's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Sam hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sam Raimi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Sam, you're the best!