Harold Ramis
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).
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 1944-11-21 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Died
- 2014-02-24
Known for
- Ghostbusters (1984) — Dr. Egon Spengler
- Groundhog Day (1993) — Neurologist
- Ghostbusters (2016) — Characters
- The Office (2005) — Director
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) — Dr. Egon Spengler (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Ghostbusters II (1989) — Dr. Egon Spengler
- Knocked Up (2007) — Ben's Dad
- As Good as It Gets (1997) — Dr. Bettes
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) — Original Film Writer
- Analyze This (1999) — Screenplay
- Bedazzled (2000) — Director
- Year One (2009) — Adam
- National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) — Car salesman (voice) (uncredited)
- Animal House (1978) — Writer
- Analyze That (2002) — Screenplay
- Caddyshack (1980) — Director