Bruce Campbell Brisco County Jr in The Adventures of Brisco County Jr, Autolycus in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Ash Williams in Ash vs Evil Dead
Birth name: Bruce Lorne Campbell Biography for Bruce Campbell"Uncle Sam's favorite son" as the lyrics to the theme of "Jack of All Trades" (2000) go, was born June 22, 1958 (the youngest of 3 brothers) in Royal Oak, Michigan. As a child, Bruce watched "Lost in Space" (1965) on TV, and ran around dressed as Zorro. He got the acting bug at age 8; his dad was performing in local community theater. At 14, Bruce got to play the young prince in "The King and I" and even got to sing. He went on to appear in several community theater productions, including "South Pacific". However, he was also interested in directing, and shot super-8 flicks with a neighborhood pal. Perhaps through fate, he met future director Sam Raimi in a high school drama class in 1975. Soon, along with Sam, and now a bunch of other high school pals, Bruce filmed about 50 super-8 movies. During the summer of 1976, he was an apprentice in northern Michigan at Traverse City's Cherry County Playhouse, a summer-stock company. Bruce worked 18-hour days putting up sets, being assistant stage manager, doing errands, etc. No money, but it was a learning experience (it was show biz). He attended Western Michigan University and took theater courses. Bruce became a production assistant for a company that made commercials in Detroit. In the early part of 1979, with buddy Sam Raimi, he decided to become a pro filmmaker. Armed with a super-8 horror film Within the Woods (1978) which they showed potential investors, they raised $350,000 to make The Evil Dead (1981) which Bruce co-produced and starred in as "Ash". Four years later, the completed film became the best-selling video of 1983 in England, and New Line Cinema got it a US release. Around this time, he married his first wife, and they had 2 kids. They raised 10 times as much cash for the sequel Evil Dead II (1987) again co-produced by Bruce and starring him as "Ash". He moved to L.A. In 1990, while filming Mindwarp (1990), he met his future second wife (costume designer Ida Gearon) on the set. In 1992, he rejoined Sam, and Bruce co-produced and starred as "Ash" in the 3rd of the Evil Dead trilogy, Army of Darkness (1992) for Universal Studios. On TV, Bruce directed many episodes of "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995). Bruce also acted as the recurring character "Autolycus", the King of Thieves; he portrayed this villain with zest in both "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995) and "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995). Bruce's latest television venture was starring as the title rogue of "Jack of All Trades" (2000). Everybody loves Jack. And everybody's heard of him -- "There ain't a French or pirate rogue who don't know Jack!".
Bruce Campbell began his career alongside director Sam Raimi, whom he met in a short art short in high school in 1975. In 1979, they made a short horror film named Within the Woods together (filmed with a super camera -8) that they show some potential investors. It is with the 350,000 dollars harvested that they attack the Evil Dead project, a new horror film that Raimi produces and that Campbell co-produced while interpreting the main character, Ash.
Planetary success of Evil Dead obliges, two suites are set up: Evil Dead II in 1987, and Evil Dead III: the army of Ténêbres in 1993. In the meantime, Bruce Campbell continues his career as an actor with Sam Raimi, by doing Some appearances in many of his films such as Darkman in 1990, or dead or lively in 1995 (the scenes where he appears were unfortunately cut off in editing).
Emblematic figure of fantastic cinema of the 80s, he also plays in Maniac Cop (1988) and his sequel Maniac Cop 2 (1990), before retraining on television in the semi-fantastic series The adventures of Brisco County Jr. in 1993 , where he plays the role of an adventurous cowboy, flirting and never stingy with good words. He then works as a director for the Hercules and Xena series, the warrior.
Facing since in Spiderman and Spider-Man 2 of his accomplice Raimi, Bruce Campbell confirmed in 2005 his status as a cult actor in Bubba Ho-Tep of Don Coscarelli where he embodies an aging Elvis struggling with a Texan Mummy.
Bruce Campbell is an American actor known for his roles in the films and television series of fantastic and horror genre. He was born on June 22, 1958 in Royal Oak, in the state of Michigan.
Campbell began his acting career in the 1980s by playing in independent films such as "The Evil Dead" and "Crime Wave". He became famous thanks to his role as Ash Williams in the "The Evil Dead" trilogy, which was a commercial and critical success. Campbell also played in films such as "Maniac Cop", "Darkman" and "Bubba Ho-Tep".
In addition to his roles in the cinema, Campbell has also played in several television series, notably "Xena: Warrior Princess", "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" and "Burn Notice". He also lent his voice to cartoons, such as "Jack of All Trades" and "The Ant Bully".
Apart from his acting career, Campbell is also a writer and producer. He has published several books, including "If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of A B Movie Actor" and "Make Love! The Bruce Campbell Way". He also produced and produced several films and television series, including "My Name is Bruce" and "The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.".
In summary, Bruce Campbell is an American actor known for his roles in films and television series of fantastic and horror genre. He has a rich and varied career as an actor, writer and producer. Filmography
TriviaThe L-shaped scar on his chin came from fighting with his brother, Don Campbell.
Often associated with Sam Raimi and Robert G. Tapert.
Thought by Sam Raimi and other directors to take "the best head shot in the business."
Was considered for the role of Agent Doggett on "The X Files" (1993).
Attended Western Michigan University for six months before leaving to continue his already budding acting career. [1976]
Now lives in a small town just outside of Medford, Oregon.
Screen-tested for the lead role in The Phantom (1996).
26 July 2003 - Received minor injuries in a car accident near Ashland, Oregon. He was hit by a man who was charged as DUI.
Considered to be the best "Reverse Actor" in Hollywood.
Announced the winner of the 2nd Annual SPACEY Awards on April 18th, 2004 for "Favorite Horror Movie" - 28 Days Later... (2002).
In Fargo (1996) and Intolerable Cruelty (2003), he is uncredited for playing soap actors.
Recorded a full length commentary for Bubba Ho-tep (2002) in character as Elvis.
He won the audition for the lead role in "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr." (1993) by grabbing the back of his shirt collar and flipping himself. He then had to repeat the trick at every callback, totaling about 5 or 6 flips!.
Long time friend and frequent collaborator Sam Raimi originally wanted him to play the lead role in Darkman (1990) but the producers refused to cast him because they didn't think he could handle it. He appears at the end of the film as "Final Shemp".
Has been used several times by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen (including twice as an uncredited soap opera actor).
Was the first choice to play Louis Creed in Pet Sematary (1989).
#22 on Tropopkin's Top 25 Most Intriguing People [Issue #100]
Favorite movie is The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
He appeared in every project of Sam Raimi's (including both TV shows) until the mid-'90s, when his scenes were cut from The Quick and the Dead (1995).
Auditioned for the role of "Bruce Wayne/Batman" in Batman Forever (1995).
Has expressed an interest in working with Kevin Smith.
He met his current wife (Ida Gearon) on the set of Mindwarp (1990).
Attended high school and remains close friends with director Sam Raimi and producer John Cameron.
1976 graduate of Birmingham Groves High School, Birmingham, Michigan.
Married his second wife in the same wedding chapel where Ronald Reagan married Nancy Davis. Quotes
FamilySpouse : Ida Gearon (1991 - present), Christine Deveau (13 March 1983 - 1989) (divorced) 2 children
Son of Charlie Campbell.
He baby-sat Ted Raimi, the younger brother of Sam Raimi and Ivan Raimi.
Second cousin of actor, Bill Campbell. Author of the card
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