Bill Murray
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William J Murray
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09/21/1950 Birthplace:
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biography
A droll, iconoclastic comedic actor who enjoyed existing outside of Hollywood while thriving in it, Bill Murray carved a unique career that moved successfully from slapstick comedy to subtly complex seriocomic roles that earned him several awards and untold critical praise. After a stint in Chicago’s famed comedy troupe, The Second City, Murray took over the space left behind by Chevy Chase on “Saturday Night Live” (NBC, 1975- ), where he made his bones as an unpredictable, but ultimately beloved performer. Murray used his success on “S.N.L.” to make a string of successful slapstick comedies,
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Year
Milestone
Left college to join the improv troupe Second City in Chicago; older brother Brian Doyle-Murray was a member
Appeared on "National Lampoon Radio Hour" and in the Off Broadway version of "National Lampoon Show"
1975
Feature acting debut, "Jungle Burger"
1977
Joined the cast of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" for the show's second season, following the departure of Chevy Chase
1979
First leading role in a feature film, "Meatballs"; directed by Ivan Reitman and scripted by Harold Ramis
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