**Bill Murray** (Evanston, Illinois, 1950) is an American actor and comedian, known for his unique style and extensive film career.

He rose to prominence in the 1980s after his experience on Saturday Night Live, solidifying his fame with iconic comedies such as *Ghostbusters* (1984) and *Groundhog Day* (1993). His humor is characterized by subtle irony, an impassive detachment (deadpan), and an innate ability to portray melancholic and disillusioned characters.

From the late 1990s onwards, he successfully reinvented himself, playing more nuanced and dramatic roles, often under the direction of Wes Anderson (*Rushmore*, *The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou*) and Sofia Coppola, with whom he received an Oscar nomination for *Lost in Translation* (2003).

Murray remains a cinematic icon, beloved for his originality and unpredictability.