Scott Spiegel is a multifaceted American creative professional, born on December 24, 1957. He has worn many hats throughout his illustrious career, including screenwriter, film director, producer, and actor.
Spiegel's most notable accomplishment is co-writing the screenplay for the iconic film Evil Dead II alongside his lifelong friend and fellow filmmaker, Sam Raimi. The two attended Wylie E. Groves High School in Birmingham, Michigan, where they first met. Spiegel's early days in the film industry were marked by his appearance in Raimi's precursor to The Evil Dead, Within the Woods, where he played the role of Scotty.
In the 1980s, Spiegel shared a house in Los Angeles with an impressive group of creatives, including directors Sam Raimi and Joel Coen, producer Ethan Coen, actresses Holly Hunter, Frances McDormand, and Kathy Bates, and film editor Bob Murawski. This eclectic household provided a fertile ground for collaborations and friendships that would last a lifetime.
Spiegel's early life was marked by a rural upbringing in Birmingham, Michigan. He attended Walnut Lake Elementary School and later West Maple Jr. High School, where he befriended Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell. Working at a local grocery market across from Walnut Lake Elementary School would later inspire many memorable scenes in his films.
In the late 1990s, Spiegel directed the direct-to-video sequel Texas Blood Money to From Dusk Till Dawn. He went on to form the production company Raw Nerve with directors Eli Roth and Boaz Yakin, which produced the 2005 film Hostel, directed by Roth.
Throughout his career, Spiegel has been instrumental in shaping the film industry, often behind the scenes. His contributions to the world of cinema are a testament to his dedication, creativity, and perseverance.
