Bill Murray: American Actor &
Biography of Comedian
Full Name: William James Murray
Nickname: Bill
Date of Birth: September 21, 1950
Place of Birth: Evanston, Illinois, USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer
Physical Statistics
Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
Weight: Approx. 83 kg (183 lbs)
Education
High School: Loyola Academy, Wilmette, Illinois
College: Regis University, Denver, Colorado (studied pre-med, dropped out)
Training: Second City improv troupe, Chicago
Family
Father: Edward Joseph Murray II (Lumber salesman)
Mother: Lucille Murray
Siblings: 8 (including actors Brian Doyle-Murray and Joel Murray)
Marital Status: Divorced
Ex-wives: Margaret Kelly (1981–1996), Jennifer Butler (1997–2008)
Children: 6 (with both ex-wives)
Career Highlights
Bill Murray rose to fame with his unique deadpan delivery and improvisational style:
Early Career:
Gained popularity on "Saturday Night Live" (1977–1980)
Breakout film: "Meatballs"
(1979)
Notable Films:
Caddyshack (1980)
Stripes (1981)
Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II (1989), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Scrooged (1988)
Groundhog Day (1993)
Lost in Translation (2003)
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
Frequent collaborations with Wes Anderson
Other Ventures:
Has worked as a voice actor (eg, Garfield)
Owner/investor in minor league baseball teams
Known for unexpected public appearances and a "mystical" off-screen persona
Net Work
Estimated Net Worth (2024): $180 million
Earnings from acting, producing, endorsements, and business ventures
Awards & Recognition
Golden Globe Award: Best Actor – Lost in Translation (2004)
BAFTA Award: Best Actor – Lost in Translation
Primetime Emmy Awards: 2 wins (for SNL and Olive Kitteridge)
Academy Award Nomination: Best Actor – Lost in Translation
Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2016)
Independent Spirit Award, Critics' Choice Awards, and more
Key Highlights
Known for balancing mainstream comedy and indie drama
Maintains a low-profile, enigmatic personal life
Considered one of the most respected comic actors in Hollywood
Revered for his improvisational brilliance and cult status
