Bill Murray

William James Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an American actor and comedian, best known for his deadpan delivery in roles ranging from studio comedies to independent dramas. He first gained national attention for his work on Saturday Night Live from 1977 to 1980, where he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. Since then, Murray has established himself as a movie star by featuring in several successful comedies like 'Meatballs', 'Caddyshack', 'Stripes', and 'Groundhog Day'. He also had notable performances in 'Tootsie', 'Little Shop of Horrors', 'Ed Wood', 'Kingpin' and 'Osmosis Jones'. A pivotal point in his career was starring as Dr. Peter Venkman in the 'Ghostbusters' franchise. His collaborations with director Wes Anderson in movies like 'Rushmore', 'The Royal Tenenbaums', and 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou', have earned him critical acclaim. His role in Sofia Coppola's 'Lost in Translation' garnered him Golden Globe and BAFTA Awards as well as a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.