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William James Murray |
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6' 0" |
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US - United States of America |
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September 21, 1950 |
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Wilmette, Illinois, USA |
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c/o Creative Artists Agency |
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9830 Wilshire Boulevard |
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Beverly Hills, CA 90212-1825 |
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William James Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an American comedian, producer, film director and actor. Bill was raised in Wilmette, Illinois and graduated from Loyola Academy. Murray initially rose to prominence as a cast member of and a writer for NBC's Saturday Night Live television series from 1977 to 1980. Most of his roles have been comedic, featuring Murray's dry wit. However, he has also played serious roles in films such as Mad Dog and Glory, The Razor's Edge, Rushmore and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. He also garnered considerable acclaim (an Academy Awards nomination, and Golden Globes and BAFTA awards) as the lead in the 2003 film Lost in Translation.
Murray is the fifth of nine children. Three of Murray's siblings are also actors: John Murray, Joel Murray and Brian Doyle-Murray. All four Murray brothers appeared in the 1988 film Scrooged. He is a partner with his brothers in the restaurant chain managed by a former Chief Operating Officer of the Hard Rock Cafe. This Florida and South Carolina eatertainment chain is called Murray Bros. Caddy Shack.
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