Quick Facts
Born:
1944-11-21
Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits:
44 Total Roles
Harold Ramis
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Biography
Harold Allen Ramis (November 21, 1944 â February 24, 2014) was an American actor, director, and writer, 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).
Known For
Ghostbusters
Egon Spengler
Groundhog Day
Le neurologue
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Dr. Egon Spengler (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ghostbusters II
Dr. Egon Spengler
Knocked Up
Ben's Dad
As Good as It Gets
Dr. Bettes
Year One
Adam
National Lampoon's Vacation
Car salesman (voice) (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2025 | John Candy: I Like Me MOVIE | Self - Head Writer & Actor, SCTV (archive footage) |
| 2021 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife MOVIE | Dr. Egon Spengler (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2020 | Belushi MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2020 | Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | The Movies That Made Us TV | Dr. Egon Spengler (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead MOVIE | Self - Actor / Director (archive footage) |
| 2011 | Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Caddyshack: The Inside Story MOVIE | Himself |