Bruce Campbell

Movie Actor

Bruce Lorne Campbell is an American actor and director. He is known for portraying Ash Williams in Sam Raimi's Evil Dead franchise, beginning with the 1978 short film Within the Woods. He has starred in many low-budget cult films such as Crimewave, Maniac Cop, Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat, and Bubba Ho-Tep.

Full Name

Birthday

Jun 22, 1958

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AGE

BORN

United States

BIrth SIGN

Cancer

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Height

6′ 1″

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About

Bruce Lorne Campbell was born on June 22, 1958, in Royal Oak, Michigan. His zodiac sign is Cancer, and his ethnicity is American. He is the son of Joanne Louise and Charles Newton Campbell, and he has three siblings. Campbell attended Western Michigan University for two years before dropping out to pursue an acting career.

Campbell’s first role was as a soldier in the 1979 horror film “The Evil Dead” which was written and directed by Sam Raimi. The film gained cult status due to its gory special effects, dark humour and innovative filming techniques. In 1987 he starred in “Evil Dead II” which developed a bigger fan base than the original movie. He then starred in “Army of Darkness” in 1992 which further cemented his place as a cult icon within the horror genre.

In the late 1980s, Campbell began appearing in more mainstream films such as “Crimewave” (1985), “Maniac Cop” (1988) and “Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat” (1991). He also appeared in TV shows such as “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” (1995-1999) and “Xena: Warrior Princess” (1996-2001). In 1999, he made his directorial debut with the comedy-drama film "Man with the Screaming Brain".

In 2006 Campbell returned to the horror genre when he starred in the remake of "The Wicker Man" alongside Nicolas Cage. This film received negative reviews from critics but it still managed to gross over $40 million at the box office worldwide. He later appeared in films like “My Name is Bruce” (2007), “Bubba Ho-Tep” (2002) and “Oz The Great and Powerful” (2013). He also had a recurring role on USA Network's “Burn Notice” (2007-2013).

Most recently, Campbell reprised his role as Ash Williams for Starz series "Ash vs Evil Dead" which ran from 2015 to 2018. He has won several awards including Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for Best Actor multiple times over the years for his performances in various horror movies.

Life Timeline

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1958</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Bruce Campbell is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On June 22, 1958 Bruce Campbell was born in Royal Oak, Michigan.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1979</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Moves to LA</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Moves to Los Angeles and begins studying acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1981</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">First Movie Role</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Gets his first role in the low budget horror movie “The Evil Dead”.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1992</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Starring Role in The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Gets a starring role in the TV show “The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.”.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1995</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Starring Role in Maniac Cop 3</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Gets a starring role in the film “Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence”.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2002</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Starring Role in Spider-Man</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Gets a supporting role as Uncle Ben in Sam Raimi's “Spider-Man” movie.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2009</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Starring Role in Burn Notice</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Gets a starring role in the TV show “Burn Notice”.</p></div>

Why We Love Them

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> He's A Great Actor</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Bruce Campbell is a great actor who has starred in many classic films and television shows. He has a unique style and is able to bring life and energy to any character he plays. He is also known for his comedic timing which always makes his performances enjoyable to watch!</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> He's Lovable And Approachable</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Bruce Campbell is incredibly lovable and approachable. He always seems to have time for his fans, whether they meet him at conventions or online. His fans truly appreciate how much he cares about them, and it’s clear that Bruce loves interacting with his admirers.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> He's Talented In Multiple Genres</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Bruce Campbell is incredibly talented in multiple genres. From horror movies to action movies, he can take on any role and make it his own. His roles range from the comedic hero of the Evil Dead series to the serious protagonist in Maniac Cop. No matter what genre he’s working in, Bruce Campbell is sure to deliver an entertaining performance.</p></div>

Interesting Facts

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> Appeared in Three 'Evil Dead' Movies</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Bruce Campbell has appeared in three of the four Evil Dead movies, including the original 1981 cult classic.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Turned Down Leading Roles in 'The Matrix' and 'Spider-Man'</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Bruce Campbell was offered the lead roles in both The Matrix and Spider-Man but turned them down due to his commitment to the TV show Xena: Warrior Princess.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Featured in 'Army of Darkness' Comic Books</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Bruce Campbell's character Ash Williams from Army of Darkness was featured in a number of comic books based on the movie.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Authored Three Books</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In addition to his acting career, Bruce Campbell has authored three books including Make Love! The Bruce Campbell Way, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor, and Hail to the Chin: Further Confessions of a B Movie Actor.</p></div>