Description:
(Actor & Comedian Known for His Deadpan Delivery)
Bill Murray started his career in acting with comic roles, but later moved on to do dramatic roles. He is a golf enthusiast - he worked as a caddy in his formative years, and it was here that he developed a keen love for the game. He is also a baseball enthusiast. As a young man, he started on the wrong note, getting arrested for possession of cannabis. He took his life in the right direction when he and his brothers set out to act in the comedy ‘The Second City’. This was followed by roles in ‘Saturday Night Live’. His first successful movie was ‘Meatball”. It was followed by the cult classic ‘Caddyshack’ and box-office hits such as ‘Stripes’, and ‘Tootsie’. His most popular movie was ‘Ghostbusters’. He did dramatic roles in ‘Wild Things’, ‘Cradle Will Rock’, ‘Hamlet’, and in the 2001 critically acclaimed movie ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’. He provided the voice for cartoon characters such as Garfield and Mr. Badger in ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’. He has no agents or managers and no entourage following him around. He is involved in providing affordable housing to low-income seniors through Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.), to which he has made a generous donation.
Birthday
September 21, 1950 (Virgo)
Born In
United States
Alternative names
William James Murray
Height
188 cm
City
Evanston, Illinois
Spouse/Ex-
Jennifer Butler (m. 1997–2008), Margaret Kelly (m. 1981–1996)
Parents
Edward Joseph Murray II
Lucille Murray (née Collins)
Children
Cal Murray, Cooper Murray, Homer Murray, Jackson Murray, Lincoln Murray, Luke Murray
Is Bill Murray retired from acting?
No, Bill Murray is not retired from acting. He continues to take on various film and television projects.
Has Bill Murray ever won an Oscar?
No, Bill Murray has not won an Oscar. He has been nominated once for Best Actor for his role in the film "Lost in Translation."
Does Bill Murray have any social media accounts?
No, Bill Murray does not have any official social media accounts. He prefers to keep a low profile and stay away from social media.
What is Bill Murray's most iconic role?
One of Bill Murray's most iconic roles is his portrayal of Phil Connors in the film "Groundhog Day." The film has become a classic and is often cited as one of his best performances.
Is Bill Murray known for improvising in his roles?
Yes, Bill Murray is known for his improvisational skills in many of his roles. Directors and co-stars have often praised his ability to ad-lib and bring spontaneity to his performances.