Ted Raimi
A beloved character actor and creative collaborator who brought quirky charm to cult classics and his brother Sam's sprawling filmography.
Born 1965 (age 61)·American actor·Birthday: December 14·Generation X
Biography
Ted Raimi has carved out a unique niche in Hollywood, not as a leading man but as a versatile and instantly recognizable utility player in genre filmmaking. While often associated with the fantastical worlds of his older brother, director Sam Raimi, Ted's career is a study in committed character work. He first appeared as a 'Fake Shemp'—a stand-in for an unavailable actor—in Sam's early horror films, a humble beginning that blossomed into memorable roles like the demonic Henrietta in 'Evil Dead II.' His television work made him a familiar face to 90s audiences, particularly as the endearingly inept would-be warrior Joxer on 'Xena: Warrior Princess,' a role that showcased his comedic timing and physicality. Beyond acting, he has written and directed, contributing to the creative engine of projects like 'Ash vs Evil Dead.' His career is a testament to the value of a reliable, imaginative presence behind the scenes and in front of the camera.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Ted was born in 1965, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Ted Was Born
The biggest hits of 1965
#1 Movie
The Sound of Music
Best Picture
The Sound of Music
#1 TV Show
Bonanza
Ted's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1965Born
US sends combat troops to Vietnam
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $13,600Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" — The Rolling StonesBest Picture: The Sound of Music
1970Started school
First Earth Day; The Beatles break up
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $17,000Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Bridge over Troubled Water" — Simon & GarfunkelBest Picture: Patton
1978Became a teenager
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1981Could drive
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1983Could vote
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1986Turned 21
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1995Turned 30
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2005Turned 40
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2015Turned 50
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 60
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 61 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the beloved, bumbling character Joxer across 55 episodes of 'Xena: Warrior Princess' and its sister show 'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.'
- Played multiple roles in the Evil Dead franchise, most notably the possessed Henrietta in 'Evil Dead II' and the TV series 'Ash vs Evil Dead.'
- Had a recurring role as journalist Ted Hoffman in Sam Raimi's blockbuster 'Spider-Man' film trilogy.
- Served as a writer and producer on the Starz series 'Ash vs Evil Dead,' contributing to the revival of the cult franchise.
- Played Lieutenant Tim O'Neill on the sci-fi television series 'seaQuest DSV' for its first season.
Did You Know?
He provided the voice and motion-capture performance for the character of The Narrator in the video game 'The Evil Dead: Hail to the King.'
He is a classically trained pianist and has composed music for some of his own film projects.
He and his brothers, Sam and Ivan Raimi, co-founded the production company Renaissance Pictures.
He briefly worked as a production assistant on the film 'Crimewave' before moving into acting roles.
He reprised his role as Henrietta in 'Ash vs Evil Dead' by wearing a specially designed fat suit and prosthetics.
“I show up, put on the suit, and sell the bit with everything I have.”
