Harold Ramis
Directing
Biography
Harold Allen Ramis (November 21, 1944 – February 24, 2014) was an American actor, director, and writer, 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).
Born: November 21, 1944
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For
On the Scene with the Ghostbusters
Caddyshack: The Inside Story
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of 'Caddyshack', one of the most memorable box-office comedies of all times.
John Candy: I Like Me
Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.
Caddyshack: The 19th Hole
Behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of 'Caddyshack'. Among the people interviewed: producer Jon Peters, writer/director Harold Ramis, and players Cindy Morgan, Scott Colomby, Ann Ryerson, Hamilton Mitchell, and Chevy Chase.
Groundhog Day
A narcissistic TV weatherman, along with his attractive-but-distant producer, and his mawkish cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself repeating the same day over and over.
Second City Television
Second City Television is a Canadian television sketch comedy show offshoot from Toronto's Second City troupe that ran between 1976 and 1984.
Ghostbusters
After losing their academic posts at a prestigious university, a team of parapsychologists goes into business as proton-pack-toting "ghostbusters" who exterminate ghouls, hobgoblins and supernatural pests of all stripes. An ad campaign pays off when a knockout cellist hires the squad to purge her swanky digs of demons that appear to be living in her refrigerator.
As Good as It Gets
A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
Rodney Dangerfield special, featuring stand-up and sketches.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Self - Head Writer & Actor, SCTV (archive footage)
as Dr. Egon Spengler (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage)
as Dr. Egon Spengler (archive footage)
as Self - Actor / Director (archive footage)
as Himself
as Adam
as Self
as L'Chaim
as Ben's Dad
as Self
as Professor Bowler
as Jack
as Don Durkett
as Self
as Self - Director
as Self - Writer
as Dr. Bettes
as Self
as Sheldon Blumenthal
as Chris Moore
as Neurologist
as Elon Spengler
as Dr. Egon Spengler
as Alan Appleby
as Steven Buchner
as Self
as Egon Spengler
as Self / Various
as Car salesman (voice) (uncredited)
as Voice (Uncredited)
as Zeke (voice)
as Russell Ziskey
as Self - Various Characters