American actor, director, comedian and writer Ted Raimi has taken on a range of high-profile roles throughout his career, playing central parts in popular productions across both TV and film. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to a cinematic family (his older brothers are director Sam Raimi and screenwriter Ivan Raimi) the actor began his acting career at seventeen in industrial films for Ford and General Motors.
Raimi’s motion picture credits include such classic films as Wes Craven’s Shocker, Born Yesterday, Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, Evil Dead I & II, Army of Darkness, and the Spider-Man series, as well as roles in such features as Stuart Saves His Family, The Grudge, Midnight Meat Train and Oz the Great and Powerful. He has also featured on television shows Twin Peaks, CSI: NY, Supernatural and Legend of the Seeker, in addition to his career-defining roles playing Joxer on Xena: Warrior Princess and Lt. Tim O’Neill on seaQuest DSV.
Gaining something of a cult following, this likeable character has fulfilled a range of niche roles throughout his unique career, shining in parts that require a little extra personality and oddball flair. His versatility and range has allowed him to inhabit a plethora of diverse characters on both screen and stage: lunatic, FBI agent, serial killer, warrior and lieutenant.