After more than 40 years in the entertainment industry, actor Bruce Campbell has decided that it’s time to step down. On his 65th birthday, the actor announced his retirement on Twitter. Campbell shares a special bond with director Sam Raimi and his first-ever Hollywood movie was also directed by him.
Apart from his contributions to TV shows and movies, the actor also voiced various characters in many big gaming franchises like Call of Duty and Dead by Daylight. The actor’s love for the horror genre is no secret. The actor has been organizing the Bruce Campbell Horror Film Festival every year since 2014.
Bruce Campbell announced his retirement
Actor Bruce Campbell, who is best known for his contributions to the horror genre, announced his retirement on his 65th birthday. The actor gained popularity when he starred as Ash Williams in frequent collaborator, Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead horror franchise. The actor wrote on Twitter,
“Okay, so I’m 65 today. Time to retire, I guess. Thanks for watching!”
The news left many fans heartbroken but he surely left a lasting impression on the entertainment industry. He starred in various famous TV shows, movies and voiced many characters in video games. His hard work has earned him several prestigious awards including two Saturn awards for Best Actor on a Television Series.
Fans reacted to the news
It is obviously hard for fans to see such a talented and respected artist leaving the industry. Many people thanked the star for entertaining them all these years.
thank you for everything! and Happy Birthday!🫡
— PsyKomanteum (@PsyKomanteum1) June 22, 2023
Happy Birthday to an ageless and timeless classic. You will never go out of style sir!
— Jeremy Spurrier (@jeremy_spurrier) June 22, 2023
Happy Birthday and thank you for all the awesome.
— Charles Allen – Writing Ghosts in DORCHA (@CDAllenNow) June 22, 2023
Well happy birthday
I loved you in all the movies that I’ve ever seen you in
— I Am Blue (@Iam8lu3) June 22, 2023
Hali to the King, Baby! 🙏🏻
— TheVR Pisti 🎮 | WeAreTheVR™ (@thevrpisti) June 22, 2023
Campbell had a special ability to balance horror and comedy. He has appeared in several horror films, such as Bubba Ho-Tep (2002), where he played an elderly Elvis Presley, and My Name is Bruce (2007), a parody comedy-horror film where he starred as himself.
Bruce Campbell started acting in the 1970s
Campbell started acting in the 1970s but gained significant recognition after he portrayed Ash Williams in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead film series. He first appeared as Ash in The Evil Dead in 1981 and went on to reprise the role in Evil Dead II (1987) and Army of Darkness (1992).
Throughout his career, Bruce Campbell built a loyal fanbase and became a beloved figure in both horror and comedy genres. His charismatic presence is one of the many things that made him a cherished and enduring personality in the entertainment industry.
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