Biography of Bill Murray
Bill Murray is a beloved American actor and comedy legend who's become a cinematic icon. His unforgettable performances in films like Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day have cemented his place in pop culture history. His filmography includes over seventy works. Bill Murray has earned Oscar and Golden Globe nominations. He received BAFTA and other prestigious film awards. Net worth: $180 Million.
Childhood and Early Life
William James Murray was the fifth of nine children in an Irish Catholic family whose ancestors came to America in the early 1900s. Three of his brothers—Joel, John, and Bryan—also pursued careers in entertainment.
Acting career
After returning home, Bill drifted between odd jobs for a while. Seeing this, his older brother Brian suggested he enroll in acting courses at Chicago's Second City theatre. He breezed through auditions and soon began classes.
In 1976, Hollywood came calling with multiple film offers, prompting Bill's move to Los Angeles. Initially taking supporting roles and small parts, his big break wasn't far off. In 1982, Sydney Pollack's Tootsie hit theaters. Though not the lead, his performance was intense and unforgettable. The film became one of cinema's greatest comedies. It won many prestigious awards, and all its actors became favorites among viewers.
Despite this massive success, good film offers dried up, so Bill took a break. He spent four years traveling and studying French at the Sorbonne before making his triumphant return in 1988's Ghostbusters sequel. A year earlier, he'd starred in the comedy Scrooged alongside his three brothers.
A few years later, Murray added another great film to his filmography. It was a touching philosophical comedy called Groundhog Day (1993) in which Bill's character experienced the same events every day. His brilliant chemistry with Andie MacDowell captivated both audiences and critics, many of whom called it the best work of Murray's career. Murray himself holds the film in high regard and considers it one of cinema's masterpieces.
Murray is one of the favorite actors of film director, Wes Anderson. "I believe that this person is an absolute genius," says the film director. "His thinking is VERY odd, so you never know what he'll say or do next." We can see Bill in most of Anderson's films, starting with Rushmore (1998) in which a 15-year old student tries to make friends with Bill's character, a millionaire having a mid-life crisis. Wes didn't even expect Murray to read the script. But it turned out that Bill was a huge fan of Anderson's debut comedy Bottle Rocket, so he not only accepted the role in Rushmore but also became a regular in Wes' films.
Private Life of Bill Murray
The actor's high school girlfriend, Margaret Kelly, was his first wife. She gave him two sons, Homer (born 1982) and Luke (born 1985). Their 13-year marriage (1980-1994) ended in a messy divorce with lengthy court proceedings and hefty settlements. The divorce was triggered by Bill's affair with costume designer Jennifer Butler, whom he met on set.
Bill Murray Now
Recently, the actor doesn't appear on the big screen too often and lives aloof from the world. Ghostbusters franchise producers had to pull out all the stops to convince him to return for the third installment of the beloved series. Filming is over, and the premiere is scheduled for 2021.
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