Harold Ramis

Directing

Born: 1944-11-21
Died: 2014-02-24
From: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Gender: Male
Popularity: 1.5

Also Known As

Harold Allen Ramisهارولد رامیس

Biography

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).

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Awards & Nominations2 won · 0 nominated

🏆 Won

Earle Grey Award

1995
🏆 Won

BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay

Groundhog Day

1994

Acting46 titles

Directing12 titles

Writing24 titles

Production8 titles

Creator1 title