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Elijah Matthew "Eli" Craig is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for writing and directing the cult horror comedy film Tucker & Dale vs Evil.

Eli Craig
Craig at SXSW
Born
Elijah Matthew Craig

Los Angeles, California
SpouseSasha Williams
Children2
Parent
RelativesPeter Craig (brother)

Life and career


Craig was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and is Sally Field's second son with Steve Craig.[1] His older brother Peter Craig is 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.

In 2010, Craig wrote and directed the cult horror comedy movie Tucker & Dale vs Evil, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the audience award at SXSW.[2] His next film Little Evil, starring Evangeline Lilly and Adam Scott, was released on Netflix in September 2017 to positive reviews.[3][4][5]

Craig is a passionate outdoorsman and worked as an Outward Bound instructor for several years after college. He's led climbing trips up the mountaineers route on Mount Whitney, Aconcagua, Mount Rainier, Pico De Orizaba, and Denali.[6]

Craig married actress and former Yellow Power Ranger Sasha Williams (Kelsey Winslow) in 2004,[7] and together they have 2 children: Noah and Colin.[8]


Filmography


Year Title Director Writer Notes
2004 The Tao of Pong Yes Yes Short film
2010 Tucker & Dale vs Evil Yes Yes
2017 Little Evil 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


  1. Collins, Clark (2011-09-23). "You Know Who's Cool? Eli Craig". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
  2. Craig, Eli. "Sundance '10: Tucker and Dale vs. Evil Director Eli Craig". Bloody Disgusting (Interview). Interviewed by Brad Miska. Archived from the original on February 10, 2010.
  3. Kroll, Justin (September 15, 2016). "Adam Scott, Evangeline Lilly to Star in Netflix Comedy 'Little Evil'". Variety. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  4. Romano, Nick (September 16, 2016). "Adam Scott and Evangeline Lilly to star in Netflix horror-comedy Little Evil". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  5. "Rotten Tomatoes Reviews for Little Evil". Rotten Tomatoes. September 1, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  6. "Lost at Home Podcast". The One With Eli Craig. 2018-01-25.
  7. Fox, Courtney (2021-04-28). "Sally Field's Three Biggest Accomplishments are Her Sons -- Peter, Eli and Sam". Wide Open Country. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  8. Turek, Ryan (2010-01-25). "EXCL: Eli Craig Talks Tucker and Dale Versus Evil". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved 2013-12-19.




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