For the British actor, see Billy Murray (actor).
William James "Bill" Murray (born
September 21,
1950) is an
Academy Award-nominated and
Golden Globe-winning
American comedian and
actor.
He first gained national exposure on
Saturday Night Live, following that with roles in films such as
Stripes,
Caddyshack,
The Razor's Edge,
Ghostbusters,
Groundhog Day,
Space Jam,
Rushmore and
What About Bob?. He has gained acclaim for recent dramatic roles, in films such as
Lost in Translation,
The Lost City,
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,
Broken Flowers and
The Royal Tenenbaums.
Personal life
Early years
Murray, the fifth of nine children, was born and raised in
Wilmette, Illinois (suburban
Chicago), the son of Lucille (
née Collins), a mail room clerk, and Edward J. Murray II, a
lumber salesman.
