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Campbell began acting as a teenager and soon began making small [[Super 8mm film|Super 8]] movies with friends. After meeting [[Sam Raimi]] in high school the two became good friends and started making movies together. Campbell would go on to attend [[Western Michigan University]] while he continued to work on his acting career. A few years and at least fifty movies later, they got together with other family and friends and began work on ''[[The Evil Dead]].'' Campbell starred and worked behind the camera, receiving a "co-executive producer" credit; Raimi directed. Four years later the movie became a [[cult film|cult]] hit in [[England]], leading to American success and two [[sequel]]s: Evil Dead II and the Army of Darkness. |
Campbell began acting as a teenager and soon began making small [[Super 8mm film|Super 8]] movies with friends. After meeting [[Sam Raimi]] in high school the two became good friends and started making movies together. Campbell would go on to attend [[Western Michigan University]] while he continued to work on his acting career. A few years and at least fifty movies later, they got together with other family and friends and began work on ''[[The Evil Dead]].'' Campbell starred and worked behind the camera, receiving a "co-executive producer" credit; Raimi directed. Four years later the movie became a [[cult film|cult]] hit in [[England]], leading to American success and two [[sequel]]s: Evil Dead II and the Army of Darkness. |
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[[Image:Bruce-Campbell-G4-Jun72005.jpg|thumb|left|260px|Campbell during a [[G4_(TV channel)|G4]] television interview]] |
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Campbell has appeared in many of Raimi's films outside of the ''Evil Dead'' series, usually in small roles. He was supposed to star in ''[[Darkman]]'' but the studio reportedly insisted on [[Liam Neeson]]. Campbell stayed on behind the scenes, credited as "additional voice recording," and appears as the true face of Darkman in the film's final shot. He has also had several small parts in the movies of [[Joel and Ethan Coen]] (Joel was an editor on ''The Evil Dead''). Many people consider him to be the greatest "[[B-movie]]" star of all time. He often appears in films that go [[Direct-to-video|straight to video]] or cable TV. Over the years Bruce has developed a huge fanbase and he is a favorite at film conventions. Campbell has a reputation as being one of the nicest people in the business, and offers advice about getting into the film industry on his website. |
Campbell has appeared in many of Raimi's films outside of the ''Evil Dead'' series, usually in small roles. He was supposed to star in ''[[Darkman]]'' but the studio reportedly insisted on [[Liam Neeson]]. Campbell stayed on behind the scenes, credited as "additional voice recording," and appears as the true face of Darkman in the film's final shot. He has also had several small parts in the movies of [[Joel and Ethan Coen]] (Joel was an editor on ''The Evil Dead''). Many people consider him to be the greatest "[[B-movie]]" star of all time. He often appears in films that go [[Direct-to-video|straight to video]] or cable TV. Over the years Bruce has developed a huge fanbase and he is a favorite at film conventions. Campbell has a reputation as being one of the nicest people in the business, and offers advice about getting into the film industry on his website. |
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Campbell lives in Oregon with his wife, Ida Gearon. |
Campbell lives in Oregon with his wife, Ida Gearon. |
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==References== |
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== Film credits == |
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* ''[[Spider-Man 3]]'' (rumored [[2007]]) |
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* ''[[The Ant Bully]]'' ([[2006]]) |
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* ''[[They Call Me Bruce]]'' ([[2006]]) |
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* ''[[Man with the Screaming Brain]]'' ([[2005]]) |
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* ''[[Sky High (2005 film)|Sky High]]'' (2005) |
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* ''[[Alien Apocalypse]]'' (2005) |
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* ''[[The Woods]]'' (2005) |
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* ''[[Spider-Man 2]]'' ([[2004]]) (Cameo) |
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* ''[[The Ladykillers]]'' (2004) |
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* ''[[Intolerable Cruelty]]'' ([[2003]]) (Cameo) |
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* ''[[Drugs (film)|Drugs]]'' (2003) |
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* ''[[Terminal Invasion]]'' ([[2002]]) |
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* ''[[Timequest]]'' (2002) |
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* ''[[Hatred of a Minute]]'' (2002) |
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* ''[[Serving Sara]]'' (2002) |
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* ''[[Bubba Ho-Tep]]'' (2002) |
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* ''[[Spider-Man (film)|Spider-Man]]'' (2002) (Cameo) |
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* ''[[The Majestic]]'' ([[2001]]) |
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* ''[[Running Time]]'' ([[1997]]) |
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* ''[[McHale's Navy]]'' ([[1997]]) |
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* ''[[Escape From L.A.]]'' ([[1996]]) |
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* ''[[Congo (movie)|Congo]]'' ([[1995]]) |
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* ''[[The Hudsucker Proxy]]'' ([[1994]]) |
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* ''[[Army of Darkness]]'' (a.k.a. ''Evil Dead 3'') ([[1993]]) |
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* ''[[Maniac Cop]]'' ([[1988]]) |
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* ''[[Evil Dead II|Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn]]'' ([[1987]]) |
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* ''[[Crimewave]]'' ([[1985]]) |
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* ''[[The Evil Dead]]'' ([[1982]]) |
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== Television credits == |
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* ''[[My Life As A Teenage Robot]]'' (As the voice of Himcules) |
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* ''[[Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman]]'' |
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* ''[[The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.]]'' |
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* ''[[Hercules: The Legendary Journeys]]'' |
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* ''[[Xena: Warrior Princess]]'' |
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* ''[[Jack of All Trades]]'' |
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* ''[[Ellen_DeGeneres|Ellen]]'' |
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* ''[[Homicide:_Life_on_the_Street|Homicide: Life on the Street]]'' |
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* ''[[The X-Files]]'' ([[The X-Files (season 6)|season 6]], episode 7: ''Terms of Endearment'') |
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* ''[[Megas XLR]]'' (Guest starring as Magnanimous in two episodes) |
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* ''[[Charmed]]'' - as [[Agent Jackman]] |
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* ''[[V.I.P._(TV_series)|V.I.P.]]'' (Director) |
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==Video Game credits== |
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*[[Evil Dead: Hail to the King]] |
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*[[Evil Dead: Fistful of Boomstick]] |
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*[[Evil Dead: Regeneration]] |
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*[[Spider-Man: The Movie]] |
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*[[Spider-Man 2]] |
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*[[Tachyon: The Fringe]] |
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==Sources== |
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* ''If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor'' (ISBN 0312242646), |
* ''If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor'' (ISBN 0312242646), |
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* ''Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way'' |
* ''Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way'' |
Revision as of 23:16, 6 March 2006
Bruce Campbell (born June 22, 1958, Royal Oak, Michigan) is an American actor of Scottish descent. Campbell is best known for his starring role as Ash in the Evil Dead trilogy of horror/slapstick movies.
Campbell began acting as a teenager and soon began making small Super 8 movies with friends. After meeting Sam Raimi in high school the two became good friends and started making movies together. Campbell would go on to attend Western Michigan University while he continued to work on his acting career. A few years and at least fifty movies later, they got together with other family and friends and began work on The Evil Dead. Campbell starred and worked behind the camera, receiving a "co-executive producer" credit; Raimi directed. Four years later the movie became a cult hit in England, leading to American success and two sequels: Evil Dead II and the Army of Darkness.
Campbell has appeared in many of Raimi's films outside of the Evil Dead series, usually in small roles. He was supposed to star in Darkman but the studio reportedly insisted on Liam Neeson. Campbell stayed on behind the scenes, credited as "additional voice recording," and appears as the true face of Darkman in the film's final shot. He has also had several small parts in the movies of Joel and Ethan Coen (Joel was an editor on The Evil Dead). Many people consider him to be the greatest "B-movie" star of all time. He often appears in films that go straight to video or cable TV. Over the years Bruce has developed a huge fanbase and he is a favorite at film conventions. Campbell has a reputation as being one of the nicest people in the business, and offers advice about getting into the film industry on his website.
Campbell is referred to in the 2002 film Dog Soldiers in which one of the characters is named after him.
Outside of film, Campbell has appeared in a number of television series. While he starred in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. and Jack of All Trades, he is better known for his supporting role as the recurring character Autolycus ("the King of Thieves") on the fantasy series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. He also directed a number of episodes of Hercules and Xena.
Campbell's autobiography, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor traces his career as an actor in low-budget movies and television. The book adds a chapter about the reaction of fans at book signings. Campbell has also finished a new book entitled "Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way." Which is also available as a 6 disc audio book, read and acted out by himself and B-Movie Hero Ted Raimi. It is comedic novel featuring himself as the main character, struggling to make it into the world of A-list movies, and the ensuing chaos that results.
Campbell wrote an ongoing column for X Ray Magazine in Cincinnati, Ohio called "Off the Chin."
Campbell lives in Oregon with his wife, Ida Gearon.
References
- If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor (ISBN 0312242646),
- Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way
External links
- The Official Bruce Campbell Website
- Bruce Campbell at IMDb
- Salon Interviews Bruce Campbell
- Kittenpants.org interview
- Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way - Book Signing Photo Gallery @ TheGATE.ca
- Bruce Campbell Interview (fan interview)
- Interview: Bruce Campbell (Badmouth.net)