Bruce Campbell
Bruce Campbell (Bruce Lorne Campbell) was born on June 22nd, 1958 and is currently 67 years old. Bruce Campbell was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA. Campbell attended Western Michigan University.
Bruce Campbell is an American filmmaker, actor, and author known for his work in B-movie genres and cult horror. He made his name as Ash Williams in the
Evil Dead series by Sam Raimi, which he first did in 1978 when he appeared in
Within the Woods, the short film.
Campbell began working with Raimi right from when he was in high school, and they have since worked on Super 8 films together. Beyond the
Evil Dead franchise, he also starred in films such as
My Name Is Bruce and
Bubba Ho-Tep. He has been on TV shows such as
Jack of All Trades and
Burn Notice.
Besides his acting, Bruce Campbell has produced and directed films such as
Man with the Screaming Brain and
Fanalysis. He is also the author of a 2002 published memoir,
If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor, in which he provided insights into his career in the making of genre films.
Bruce is best known for how he takes his B-movie status in stride with self-awareness and humor, which has made him a beloved actor among fans of cult cinema.
Bruce published his most popular work,
If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor, in 2001. This is a memoir in which he chronicles his journey from a childhood in a Michigan suburb to becoming a famous B movie actor.
The work provides behind-the-scenes perspectives into the making of his popular
The Evil Dead series, even as he shares stories about the unpredictability and challenges of low-budget filmmaking.
In 2005 that Bruce Campbell published
Make Love! The Bruce Campbell Way. This is a fictionalized narrative in which he portrays a B-movie actor struggling to get into mainstream cinema.
He does his best, but his unconventional methods derail the production, resulting in a chaotic spectacle with slapstick mishaps and over-the-top special effects.
Bruce Campbell: Awards & Accolades
Campbell's book, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor was nominated for the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction, in 2001.
Related Authors
Fans of Bruce Campbell also enjoy these authors:
- Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
- J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings Series.
- Neil Gaiman, author of the American Gods Series.
- Ernest Cline, author of the Ready Player One Series.
- J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series.
Bruce Campbell: F.A.Q
When was Bruce Campbell Born? How old is Bruce Campbell?
Bruce Campbell was born on June 22nd, 1958. Bruce Campbell is currently 67 years old.
Where was Bruce Campbell Born?
Bruce Campbell was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA and is American.
What was the first book Bruce Campbell wrote?
The first book written by Bruce Campbell was If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor, published in 2001.
What was the most recent book Bruce Campbell wrote?
His most recently released work was DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead on October 3rd, 2023.
What is the most popular book by Bruce Campbell?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Bruce Campbell book is
If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor. Here are his most popular books:
- If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor (8.25)
- Hail to the Chin: Further Confessions of a B Movie Actor (8)
- Make Love! the Bruce Campbell Way (8)
- House Divided: A Political Satire (8)
- The Cool Side of My Pillow: A Book of Essays (8)
Are there upcoming new books by Bruce Campbell?
Bruce Campbell does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Bruce Campbell written?
Bruce Campbell has written 10 books. 3 Standalone Novels, 1 Collections, 3 Non-Fiction Books, 3 books in the Graphic Novels.