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Bill Murray. Actor: Lost in Translation. Bill Murray is an American actor, comedian, and writer. The fifth of nine children, he was born William James Murray in Wilmette, Illinois, to Lucille (Collins), a mailroom clerk, and Edward Joseph Murray II, who sold lumber. He is of Irish descent.
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- Groundhog Day (1993) In "Groundhog Day," Murray displayed a versatility that he's never topped. This perfect film seamlessly combines comedy and drama, and finds an optimistic perspective on a character that starts off incredibly cynical.
- Rushmore (1998) "Rushmore" ushered in a new era of Murray's career, as it was his first collaboration with eccentric writer-director Wes Anderson. Anderson is renowned for his idiosyncratic characters, striking images, and symmetrical framing, and Murray's dry humor fits perfectly with his style.
- Quick Change (1990) Cinema is filled with crime films that unfold over one bad day, spanning from the highs of "16 Blocks" to the lows of "88 Minutes."
- Ghostbusters (1984) "Ghostbusters" wonderfully mixes fantasy adventure, sharp humor, and body horror, and it proved that Murray's comic timing translates well to an action-comedy blockbuster.
Bill Murray is an American actor, comedian, and writer. The fifth of nine children, he was born William James Murray in Wilmette, Illinois, to Lucille (Collins), a mailroom clerk, and Edward Joseph Murray II, who sold lumber.
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- September 21, 1950
Apr 3, 2014 · Actor Bill Murray is a comedy icon known for his popular 'Saturday Night Live' characters as well as movie classics like 'Ghostbusters' and 'Lost in Translation.' Learn more at...
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6 days ago · Bill Murray is an American comedian and actor best known for his trademark deadpan humor on television’s Saturday Night Live and for his roles in films, including Ghostbusters (1984), Groundhog Day (1993), Rushmore (1998), and Lost in Translation (2003).
Bill Murray ( born William James Murray) is an American actor, comedian, and writer who is best known for being cast on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, where he received his first Emmy Award for a series of performances.
