Eli Craig
Eli Craig | |
|---|---|
 Craig atSXSWin 2010 | |
| Born | May 25, 1972[1] |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse |
Sasha Williams (m.2004) |
| Children | 2 |
| Mother | Sally Field |
| Relatives | Peter Craig(brother) Margaret Field(grandmother) |
Eli Craigis an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for writing and directing the cult horror comedy filmTucker & Dale vs Evil.
Early life
[edit]Craig isSally Field's second son with Steve Craig.[2]His older brotherPeter Craigis a screenwriter and novelist. His half-brother John Craig is a musician. He also has another younger half-brother named Sam Greisman, who is Sally Field's youngest son.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]In 2010, Craig wrote and directed the cult horror comedy movieTucker & Dale vs Evil,which premiered at theSundance Film Festivaland won the audience award atSXSW.[3]His next filmLittle Evil,starringEvangeline LillyandAdam Scott,was released onNetflixin September 2017 to positive reviews.[4][5][6]
Personal life
[edit]Craig is a passionate outdoorsman and worked as anOutward Boundinstructor for several years after college. He has led climbing trips up the mountaineers route onMount Whitney,Aconcagua,Mount Rainier,Pico De Orizaba,andDenali.[7]
Craig married actress, the formerYellow Power Ranger,Sasha Williams in 2004,[8]and together they have two sons, Noah and Colin.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Short film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Tao of Pong | Yes | Yes |
Feature film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tucker & Dale vs Evil | Yes | Yes |
| 2017 | Little Evil | Yes | Yes |
| 2024 | Clown in a Cornfield | Yes | Yes |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Brothers & Sisters | Episode "Get a Room" |
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Deal of a Lifetime | Kevin Johnson | |
| The Rage: Carrie 2 | Chuck Potter | ||
| 2000 | Space Cowboys | Young William "Hawk" Hawkins | |
| 2005 | Racer Number 9 | Buddy Werner | Short film |
| 2010 | Moving Pictures Live! | Himself | Episode "Underground Comedy" |
| Tucker & Dale vs Evil | Cameraman | ||
| 2017 | Little Evil | Derby Official |
References
[edit]- ^"EchoDash Eli Craig Net Worth".ndnewslivetv.storage.googleapis.com.
- ^Collins, Clark (2011-09-23)."You Know Who's Cool? Eli Craig".Entertainment Weekly.Archived fromthe originalon December 11, 2011.Retrieved2013-12-19.
- ^Craig, Eli."Sundance '10: Tucker and Dale vs. Evil Director Eli Craig".Bloody Disgusting(Interview). Interviewed by Brad Miska. Archived fromthe originalon February 10, 2010.
- ^Kroll, Justin (September 15, 2016)."Adam Scott, Evangeline Lilly to Star in Netflix Comedy 'Little Evil'".Variety.RetrievedNovember 11,2016.
- ^Romano, Nick (September 16, 2016)."Adam Scott and Evangeline Lilly to star in Netflix horror-comedy Little Evil".Entertainment Weekly.Archived fromthe originalon April 11, 2019.RetrievedNovember 11,2016.
- ^"Rotten Tomatoes Reviews for Little Evil".Rotten Tomatoes.September 1, 2018.RetrievedSeptember 1,2018.
- ^"Lost at Home Podcast".The One With Eli Craig.2018-01-25.
- ^Fox, Courtney (2021-04-28)."Sally Field's Three Biggest Accomplishments are Her Sons -- Peter, Eli and Sam".Wide Open Country.Retrieved2021-08-14.
- ^Turek, Ryan (2010-01-25)."EXCL: Eli Craig Talks Tucker and Dale Versus Evil".Shock Till You Drop.Retrieved2013-12-19.
