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Biography
William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is known for his deadpan delivery in roles ranging from studio comedies to independent dramas. He has frequently collaborated with directors Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis, Wes Anderson, Sofia Coppola, and Jim Jarmusch. He has earned numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award, two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two Independent Spirit Awards, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2016, Murray was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Murray was born in Evanston, Illinois, to Lucille (1921–1988), a mail-room clerk, and Edward Joseph Murray II (1921–1967), a lumber salesman. He was raised in Wilmette, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago. Murray and his eight siblings grew up in an Irish Catholic family. His paternal grandfather was from County Cork, while his maternal ancestors were from County Galway. Three of his siblings, John Murray, Joel Murray, and Brian Doyle-Murray, are also actors. Murray attended Regis University in Denver, Colorado, where he studied pre-med for a year. He dropped out after being arrested for marijuana possession. In 1973, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in comedy. He joined the National Lampoon Radio Hour, and later appeared in the National Lampoon stage show Lemmings. In 1977, Murray joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. He quickly became one of the show's most popular cast members, known for his deadpan delivery and his ability to improvise. He left the show in 1980 to pursue a film career. Murray's first major film role was in the 1979 comedy Meatballs. He went on to star in a number of successful comedies, including Caddyshack (1980), Stripes (1981), Ghostbusters (1984), and Groundhog Day (1993). He has also starred in a number of critically acclaimed dramas, such as Lost in Translation (2003) and Broken Flowers (2005). Murray is known for his eccentric and unpredictable behavior. He has been known to disappear from sets and film projects, and he has often been quoted as saying that he doesn't like to work. However, he is also known for his generosity and his willingness to help out his fellow actors.
Acted in 105
2020s
- 2026
Diamond
Jimbo
- 2025
- 2024
An SNL Thanksgiving
(archive footage)
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
The Now
Dr. Robert Flaherty · 14 episodes
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III
Saul
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
The Women of SNL
Richard Dawson / Various (archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday
TV
- 2007
FCU: Fact Checkers Unit
Bill Murray
- 2006
- 2005
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Various Characters (archive footage)
- 2004
- 2003
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Bill Murray The K. (archive footage)
- 2001
Banzai
TV
- 2000
Hamlet
Polonius
1990s
- 1999
Caddyshack: The 19th Hole
Carl Spackler (archive footage)
- 1998
With Friends Like These
Maurice Melnick
- 1997
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
Getaway
TV
- 1991
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1986
- 1985
The Best of John Belushi
Various Characters
- 1984
On the Scene with the Ghostbusters
Movie
Nothing Lasts Forever
Ted Breughel
- 1982
The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
Various
Twilight Theatre
Lefty in 'First Film'
Fun & Games
Movie
- 1981
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Bytes
Cut Flowers
Movie
- 1980
The Missing Link
Dragon (voice)
Where the Buffalo Roam
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
1970s
- 1979
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
Man on the Street
- 1978
The Dogs
Movie
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
Bill Murray the K.
- 1976
Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Nick Kessel (uncredited)
- 1975
Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell
TV
No release date
Wrote 5
2010s
- 2015
1980s
- 1984
- 1980
Bill Murray Live from the Second City
Writer
1970s
- 1975
Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell
Writer
Produced 4
2020s
- 2021
New Worlds, The Cradle of Civilization
Producer
2010s
- 2015
1990s
- 1994
Confessions of a Hitman
Executive Producer
- 1990
Directed 1
1990s
- 1990
Appearances91
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special
Self (archive footage)
- 2024
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023
Self
The Match: Superstars
Self · 4 episodes
- 2023
- 2021
New Worlds, The Cradle of Civilization
Self
- 2020
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
Self
Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine
Self
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2019
Fantastic Mr. Murray
Self - Portrait Subject (archive footage)
Loopers: The Caddie's Long Walk
Narrator
- 2018
For The Fun Of The Game
Self
Love, Gilda
Self (archive footage)
The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man
Himself
- 2017
The Bill Murray Experience
Himself
- 2016
'85: The Greatest Team in Football History
Self
- 2015
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
Self
Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'
Self / Mr. Bishop
Moonrise Kingdom Extras - Eleven iPhone Videos by Edward Norton.
Self
Parneviks
Self · 1 episode
"That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To'
Self
- 2014
- 2013
- 2010
The Making of 'The Darjeeling Limited'
Self - Businessman
Ballhawks
Narrator
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Self
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Elvis Mitchell: Under the Influence
Self · 1 episode
A Better Man: The Making of 'Tootsie'
Self
- 2007
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
Self
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
Self
- 2006
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride
Self
- 2005
This Is an Adventure
Self
Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal
Self
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
Self
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
Self
On the Set: 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'
Self / Steve Zissou
- 2004
Garfield: Bringing the Cat to Life
Self - Garfield (voice)
This Old Cub
Himself
- 2003
- 2002
Groundhog Day: The Weight of Time
Self (archive footage)
- 2001
With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson
Self (archival footage)
Charlie’s Angels: Getting G’d Up
Self
Angelic Attire: Dressing Cameron, Drew & Lucy
Self
- 2000
Michael Jordan to the Max
Self
The Making of 'Rushmore'
Self
1990s
- 1999
Saturday Night Live: Christmas
Self (archive footage)
Ghostbusters 1999
Self - Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
Making of Wild Things
Self
- 1997
- 1996
Film Independent Spirit Awards
Self - Winner · 1 episode
- 1995
R.E.M.: Rough Cut
Himself
WWE Hall Of Fame 1995
Self
- 1993
1980s
- 1989
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self (archive footage)
- 1988
- 1986
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
Self
- 1982
The Making of 'Tootsie'
Self
- 1980
Bill Murray Live from the Second City
Self
1970s
- 1978
The Things We Did Last Summer
Self
- 1976
TVTV Looks at the Oscars
Self
Super Bowl
Himself
- 1975
1950s
- 1953
