Bill Murray is an American actor, comedian and writer.
He is known for his deadpan delivery and his roles in films such as Meatballs, Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, What About Bob?, Groundhog Day and Lost in Translation.
He has received numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award nomination, two Golden Globe Awards, and a BAFTA Award.
Murray was born in Wilmette, Illinois, in 1950. He is the fifth of nine children. His father was a lumber salesman and his mother was a homemaker.
He attended Loyola Academy in Wilmette, where he played football and baseball. After graduating from high school, Murray attended Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
He dropped out of Regis after two years to pursue a career in comedy.
Murray began his comedy career in the early 1970s. He appeared on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live from 1977 to 1980.
He also appeared in several films during this time, including Meatballs, Caddyshack, and Stripes. In 1984, Murray starred in the blockbuster film Ghostbusters.
The film was a critical and commercial success, and it made Murray a household name. Murray continued to star in successful films throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
In recent years, Murray has continued to act in films and television shows. He has also appeared in several commercials and music videos
How old is Bill Murray?
Murray is 72 years old as of June 2023. He was born on September 21, 1950.
Bill Murray height
Murray is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds.
Bill Murray career
Murray is an American actor and comedian who has had a long and successful career in film and television.
He is known for his deadpan delivery and his ability to play both comedic and dramatic roles.
Murray began his career as a writer and performer on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live from 1977 to 1980.
He won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for his work on the show.
Murray’s film career began in the late 1970s with roles in the comedies Meatballs and Caddyshack.
He went on to star in a number of other successful comedies, including Stripes, Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day.
In the 1990s, Murray began to take on more dramatic roles. He starred in the films Lost in Translation, which earned him a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award for Best Actor, and Rushmore, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Murray has continued to work steadily in film and television in recent years. He has starred in films such as The Grand Budapest Hotel, St. Vincent and The French Dispatch.
He has also appeared in the television series Saturday Night Live, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and The Awesomes.
How much is Bill Murray worth?
Murray’s net worth is estimated to be $180 million as of 2023.
He has earned this net worth through his successful career as an actor, comedian, writer, producer, and entrepreneur.
Murray has starred in some of the most popular films of all time, including Ghostbusters, Caddyshack and Groundhog Day.
He has also won numerous awards, including an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Bill Murray relationships
Murray has been married twice. His first marriage was to Margaret Kelly in 1981. They had two sons together, Homer and Luke.
The couple divorced in 1996. In 1997, Murray married Jennifer Butler. They had four sons together, Caleb, Jackson, Cooper and Lincoln.
Butler filed for divorce in 2008, accusing Murray of domestic violence, infidelity, and addictions to sex, marijuana and alcohol. Their divorce was finalized in 2008.
Murray has also been linked to several other women, including Geena Davis, Sandra Bernhard, and Rashida Jones. He has never publicly confirmed or denied any of these relationships.
In recent years, Murray has been open about his struggles with addiction and mental health. He has said that he has been in therapy for many years and that he is committed to living a sober life.
He has also spoken about his experiences with depression and anxiety.
Bill Murray and Kelis relationship
According to reports, Murray is currently dating singer Kelly.
The pair have been spotted out in public a number of times together in recent weeks, with The Sun and the Daily Mail now reporting that they’re an item.
Fans were surprised when Murray was spotted at the south London festival Mighty Hoopla on June 3, 2023, and then jazz and soul festival Cross The Tracks the weekend prior, both of which Kelis was performing at.
Additionally, the pair have also been spotted together backstage.
Kelis’s husband Mike Mora died from stage four stomach cancer in March 2022, aged 37. She has three children, including son Knight, who she shares with her ex-husband, US rapper Nas.
Murray, who has been married twice and has six sons, split from his second wife Jennifer Butler back in 2008. Butler died in January 2021.
Bill Murray children
Murray has six children;
- Homer Murray – born 1982
- Luke Murray – born 1985
- Caleb Murray – born 1995
- Jackson Murray – born 1997
- Cooper Murray – born 1998
- Lincoln Murray – born 2001
Homer and Luke are from Murray’s first marriage to Margaret Kelly, which ended in 1996. Caleb, Jackson, Cooper, and Lincoln are from Murray’s second marriage to Jennifer Butler, which ended in 2008.
Of Murray’s six children, only Cooper has followed in his footsteps into acting. He has appeared in several films, including Moonrise Kingdom and The Now.