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Early life. Murray was born on September 21, 1950, in Evanston, Illinois, to Lucille, a mail room clerk, and Edward J. Murray, a lumber salesman. He attended an all-boys Jesuit school in Wilmette, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago. [ 5 ][ 6 ] Murray and his eight siblings grew up in an Irish Catholic family. [ 7 ]
Bill Murray is an American actor, comedian, and writer. The fifth of nine children, he was born William James Murray in Wilmette, Illinois, to Lucille (Collins), a mailroom clerk, and Edward Joseph Murray II, who sold lumber.
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Bill Murray is an American actor, comedian, and writer. The fifth of nine children, he was born William James Murray in Wilmette, Illinois, to Lucille (Collins), a mailroom clerk, and Edward Joseph Murray II, who sold lumber.
- Actor, Writer, Producer
- September 21, 1950
Apr 3, 2014 · Actor Bill Murray is a comedy icon known for his popular 'Saturday Night Live' characters as well as movie classics like 'Ghostbusters' and 'Lost in Translation.' Learn more at...
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Sep 19, 2024 · Bill Murray is an American comedian and actor best known for his trademark deadpan humor on television’s Saturday Night Live and for his roles in films, including Ghostbusters (1984), Groundhog Day (1993), Rushmore (1998), and Lost in Translation (2003).
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Apr 2, 2023 · Bill Murray is one of the most beloved comedic actors of all time. He first rose to prominence thanks to his memorable characters on "Saturday Night Live," joining fellow stars like...
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’.
