Bill Murray
1950-present · Wilmette, IL / Chicago, IL
Also known as William James Murray
Caddyshack / Ghostbusters / Groundhog Day / Lost in Translation — Chicago's deadpan-king who trained under Del Close and made a religion of improvising even on scripted sets.
Known for
- Joined Second City Chicago Touring Company in the mid-1970s; studied directly under Del Close.
- Followed his brother Brian Doyle-Murray into the troupe.
- Joined SNL in its second season (1977-1980).
- Starred in Caddyshack, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, Rushmore, Lost in Translation.
- Academy Award nomination for Lost in Translation (2003).
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