Bill Murray

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William James Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an American comedian, producer, film director and actor from Wilmette, Illinois.

Murray initially rose to prominence as a cast member of and a writer for NBC's Saturday Night Live television series from 1977 to 1980.

Murray also has a long list of television and film appearances. They include:

• Garfield: The Movie in 2004
• Lost in Translation in 2003
• The Royal Tenenbaums in 2001
• Osmosis Jones in 2001
• Charlie's Angels in 2000
• Rushmore in 1998
• Kingpin in 1996
• Ed Wood in 1994
• Groundhog Day in 1993
• What About Bob? in 1991
• Ghostbusters II in 1989
• Little Shop of Horrors in 1986
• The Razor's Edge (which was also cowritten by Murray) in 1984
• Ghostbusters (with Dan Aykroyd) in 1984
• Tootsie in 1982
• Stripes in 1981
• Caddyshack in 1980
• Meatballs in 1979
• The Rutles in 1978 (as "Bill Murray the K.")

Most of his roles have been comedic, featuring Murray's dry wit. However, he has also played serious (or at least semi-serious) roles in films such as Mad Dog and Glory, The Razor's Edge and Rushmore. He also garnered considerable acclaim (an Academy Awards nomination, and Golden Globes and BAFTA awards) as the lead in the 2003 film Lost in Translation.

Murray is the fifth of nine children. Three of Murray's siblings are also actors: John Murray, Joel Murray and Brian Doyle-Murray. All four Murray brothers appeared in the 1988 film Scrooged.