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Harold Ramis

Nov 21, 1944 - Feb 24, 2014 (69 years old) in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Harold Allen Ramis (November 21, 1944 – 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

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Groundhog Day
Neurologist
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Ghostbusters II
Dr. Egon Spengler
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Knocked Up
Ben's Dad
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Belushi
Self (archive footage)
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Year One
Adam
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Ghostbusters
Egon Spengler
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Stripes
Russell Ziskey
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Orange County
Don Durkett
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Dr. Egon Spengler (archive footage) (uncredited)
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National Lampoon's Vacation
Car salesman (voice) (uncredited)

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