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Harold Ramis
Born 1944-11-21Chicago, Illinois, USA
Harold Allen Ramis (November 21, 1944 – February 24, 2014) was an American actor and filmmaker, specializing in comedy. His best-known film acting roles are as Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters (1984) and Russell Ziskey in Stripes (1981), both of which he co-wrote. As a writer/director, his films include the comedies Caddyshack (1980), Groundhog Day (1993), and Analyze This (1999). He was the original head writer of the TV series SCTV (in which he also performed), and one of three screenwriters for the film National Lampoon's Animal House (1978).
Screen work
Movies & roles
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...Self (archive footage)Marty, Life Is ShortSelf (archive footage)John Candy: I Like MeSelf - Head Writer & Actor, SCTV (archive footage)Ghostbusters: AfterlifeDr. Egon Spengler (archive footage) (uncredited)BelushiSelf (archive footage)Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering GhostbustersSelfThank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close MarathonSelfDrunk Stoned Brilliant DeadSelf - Actor / Director (archive footage)Inside Story: National Lampoon's VacationSelfCaddyshack: The Inside StoryHimselfYear OneAdamAnimal House: The Inside StorySelfWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryL'ChaimStudents of 'The Graduate'HimselfKnocked UpBen's DadStudents of 'The Graduate'SelfThe Last KissProfessor BowlerChicago Filmmakers on the Chicago RiverSelfI'm with LucyJackGroundhog Day: The Weight of TimeSelfOrange CountyDon DurkettGhostbusters 1999SelfCaddyshack: The 19th HoleSelf - DirectorThe Yearbook: An Animal House ReunionSelf - Writer