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Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis

Director & actor · born 21 November 1944 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

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).

Where to start: Groundhog Day (1993).

As director 11

As actor 40

TV shows 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Harold Ramis movie?

By viewer score, Groundhog Day (1993) at 7.6/10.

What are Harold Ramis’s most popular movies?

Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, Groundhog Day.

How many movies has Harold Ramis made?

51 films on TMDB, 11 as director, 40 as actor.

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