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Bruce Campbell on "Burn Notice"
Bruce Campbell on "Burn Notice" - © USA Network
Bruce Campbell stars as Sam Axe on the USA Network original series, "Burn Notice."

In 1979 with his Detroit friends, Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert,  Bruce Campbell raised $350,000 for a low-budget film "Evil Dead," in which he starred and co-executive produced. Completed piecemeal over four years, the film first gained notoriety in England where it became the best-selling video of 1983, beating out "The Shining." After its appearance at Cannes, where Stephen King dubbed it "the most ferociously original horror film of the year," New Line Cinema stepped forward to release "Evil Dead" in the U.S.

After co-producing "Crimewave," a cross-genre comedy written by Sam Raimi and Ethan and Joel Coen,  Bruce Campbell moved to Los Angeles and quickly gained a foothold producing or starring in genre films such as the "Maniac Cop" series, "Lunatics: A Love Story," "Moontrap" and "Mindwar," a post-apocalyptic "Jeremiah Johnson," during which he met his wife-to-be, filmmaker Ida Gearon.

Bruce Campbell then rejoined his Detroit colleagues to star and co-produce the second and third films in the "Evil Dead" trilogy, completing 12 years of work on the cult favorite. This rough-and-tumble background was a plus as  Bruce Campbell made his foray into television, first starring in the highly touted Fox series "The Adventures Of Brisco County Jr.," then as a recurring guest-star on the hit show "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman." With these under his belt,  Bruce Campbell easily made the transition to director, helming numerous episodes and recurring as the "King of Thieves" in the #1 syndicated "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," and its follow-up phenomenon, "Xena: Warrior Princess."

Bruce Campbell has since expanded his range on television, with appearances in Disney's TV movies "Gold Rush," and their update of "The Love Bug."  Bruce Campbell teamed up with Fox again for the hit TV film "Tornado!," and starred in NBC's top-rated "In The Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory." At the invitation of ABC,  Bruce Campbell ventured into the world of sitcoms with a recurring role on ABC's Emmy-nominated "Ellen," participating in one of the three touted "Out" episodes. Following decidedly dramatic turns on the acclaimed series "Homicide" and "X-Files,"  Bruce Campbell enjoyed a recurring role on Showtime's edgy TV industry comedy, "Beggars and Choosers."

But  Bruce Campbell didn't abandon his film roots. During that time,  Bruce Campbell had featured roles in the blockbuster "Congo," John Carpenter's "Escape From LA," and the award-winning independent crime drama "Running Time."  Bruce Campbell followed these up with roles in Paramount's romantic comedy "Serving Sara," Jim Carrey's "The Majestic," and Sam Raimi's blockbuster "Spider-Man" series.

After a return to episodic television in the swashbuckling series "Jack of All Trades,"  Bruce Campbell took the title role in MGM's cult sleeper "Bubba Ho-Hep." His directorial debut, "Man with the Screaming Brain," recently premiered on the Sci Fi Channel, and "Dark Horse Comics" published the comic adaptation.  Bruce Campbell's current films include the fun-filled Disney hit "Sky High," MGM's thriller "The Woods," and A&E's "Touch the Top of the World," an inspiring true story about the first blind person to climb Mt. Everest.






BRUCE CAMPBELL: FACTS

How tall is Bruce Campbell? How old is Bruce Campbell? Where was Bruce Campbell born? Find out here.

Age: 51 years old
Birthday: June 22, 1958
Height: 6' 0 ½"
Full Name / Real Name: Bruce Lorne Campbell
Birthplace: Birmingham, MI
Wife: Ida Gearon
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BRUCE CAMPBELL: NEWS


Bruce Campbell on "Burn Notice" Spike TV 'Scream 2009' Award Nominees AnnouncedWith 17 nominations, "Star Trek" tops the list of the 4th annual event honoring the best in the sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic genres. Read more...
Miranda Cosgrove on "iCarly" Miranda Cosgrove to Perform 'Raining Sunshine'The song will play over the end titles of the animated film 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.' Read more...

BURN NOTICE: NEWS (8)


"White Collar" Cast USA Turns Up the Heat in JanuaryGet the low down on the cable network's original series "White Collar," "Psych" and "Burn Notice," returning with all-new episodes this winter. Read more...
Cast of "Burn Notice" USA Garners Best Cable Summer Ratings Ever"Burn Notice" was the #1 scripted series for the summer in all of television, while "Royal Pains" ranks as the top rookie series so far this year. Read more...
Cast of "Royal Pains" 'Burn Notice' Breaks Records with 9.1 Million ViewersThe August 6th airing has become USA Network's most watched original series episode of all-time. Read more...
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BRUCE CAMPBELL: TWEETS

March 16, 2010
I thought he was in flick "Evil Dead" RT @NFLONFOX: Bruce Campbell, fmr Maryland offensive lineman, talks about where he might go in draft
less than an hour ago
all my thoughts of Bruce Campbell made me recall seeing Evil Dead the Musical a few years ago. It was the best musical. Ever.
1 hour ago
Obvs. RT @nahtzen: Meeting Bruce Campbell at Comicpalooza would be > my Lou Ferrigno sighting at San Diego Comic Con.
1 hour ago
Meeting Bruce Campbell at Comicpalooza would be > my Lou Ferrigno sighting at San Diego Comic Con.
1 hour ago
@tinyHATEfield Trust me, you never ever will. Bruce Campbell is magic.
2 hours ago
I cannot believe @geospiza_fortis doesn't know who Bruce Campbell is.
2 hours ago
@jonathanbmorse i never told you this but i met bruce campbell when he made my ham and turkey sub at the wal-mart subway
2 hours ago
I cannot get over how cute Bruce Campbell is, Jesus Christ
2 hours ago
"I see Bruce Campbell as more of an Orc Paladin."
2 hours ago
Crap! In the inspiring words of Bruce Campbell: "I slept too long!" (facepalm)
3 hours ago
@ThatChrisGore What about Bruce Campbell? He's got the chin, and he a man of action. If he was in it, I'd be buying tickets right now.
4 hours ago
@deedee914 Bruce Campbell is even dreamier in person, at least he was 10+ years ago when I nerdfully met him at a comic book convention! yum
4 hours ago
@ThatChrisGore sounds like captain America should be played by Bruce Campbell.
6 hours ago
@ThatChrisGore Bruce Campbell.
6 hours ago
@ThatChrisGore Chin contenders? Surely that means Bruce Campbell would be a perfect Captain America! Hail to Capt'n!
6 hours ago
I wanna watch Bruce Campbell nude
6 hours ago