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William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is known for his deadpan delivery in roles ranging from studio comedies to independent dramas. He has frequently collaborated with directors Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis, Wes Anderson, Sofia Coppola, and Jim Jarmusch. He has earned numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award, two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two Independent Spirit Awards, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2016, Murray was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Murray was born in Evanston, Illinois, to Lucille (1921–1988), a mail-room clerk, and Edward Joseph Murray II (1921–1967), a lumber salesman. He was raised in Wilmette, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago. Murray and his eight siblings grew up in an Irish Catholic family. His paternal grandfather was from County Cork, while his maternal ancestors were from County Galway. Three of his siblings, John Murray, Joel Murray, and Brian Doyle-Murray, are also actors. Murray attended Regis University in Denver, Colorado, where he studied pre-med for a year. He dropped out after being arrested for marijuana possession. In 1973, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in comedy. He joined the National Lampoon Radio Hour, and later appeared in the National Lampoon stage show Lemmings. In 1977, Murray joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. He quickly became one of the show's most popular cast members, known for his deadpan delivery and his ability to improvise. He left the show in 1980 to pursue a film career. Murray's first major film role was in the 1979 comedy Meatballs. He went on to star in a number of successful comedies, including Caddyshack (1980), Stripes (1981), Ghostbusters (1984), and Groundhog Day (1993). He has also starred in a number of critically acclaimed dramas, such as Lost in Translation (2003) and Broken Flowers (2005). Murray is known for his eccentric and unpredictable behavior. He has been known to disappear from sets and film projects, and he has often been quoted as saying that he doesn't like to work. However, he is also known for his generosity and his willingness to help out his fellow actors.
Bill Murray
Frank Blitzen
for Frank Blitzen in The Fake Santa (1984)
Suggested by kaueoliveira
Frank Blitzen, a cynical, down-on-his-luck salesman, despises everything about Christmas. But when a holiday mishap forces him to pose as Santa Claus at a local children’s hospital, he reluctantly steps into the role, determined to just get through it. Things take an unexpected turn when he meets Maggie Frost, an upbeat teacher who ropes him into a series of community events, convincing everyone he’s the real Santa. As Frank stumbles through the antics of being the town Santa with the help of Elf Sam, a mischievous helper, he begins to see the holiday through a new lens. Meanwhile, Frank’s young friend Tommy, a hopeful boy who believes deeply in Christmas magic, encourages Frank to embrace the season. Just as Frank starts to soften, he meets the real Santa, who delivers a magical push in the right direction. Hilarious and heartwarming, The Fake Santa is a journey of transformation, showing that even the most stubborn Scrooge can rediscover the spirit of Christmas.
