Bill Murray

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William James Murray, professionally known as Bill Murray, is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and writer. He first rose to fame on Saturday Night Live, a series of performances that earned him his first Emmy Award, and later starred in comedy films—including Meatballs (1979), Caddyshack (1980), Stripes (1981), Tootsie (1982), Ghostbusters (1984), Scrooged (1988), Ghostbusters II (1989), What About Bob? (1991), and Groundhog Day (1993). He also co-directed Quick Change (1990).

Birth Name

William James Murray

Born

Thursday, 21 September 1950

2021	Golden Globe	Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture	Nominated
2016	Emmy	Outstanding Television Movie	Nominated
2015	Golden Globe	Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical	Nominated
2015	Golden Globe	Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television	Nominated
2015	Emmy	Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie	Won
2013	Golden Globe	Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical	Nominated
2004	Oscar	Best Actor in a Leading Role	Nominated
2004	Golden Globe	Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical	Won
1999	Golden Globe	Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture	Nominated
1985	Golden Globe	Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical	Nominated
1979	Emmy	Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Program	Nominated
1977	Emmy	Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series	Won