Harold Ramis

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).

Known For

Ghostbusters

as Egon Spengler

Groundhog Day

as Neurologist

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

as Dr. Egon Spengler (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ghostbusters II

as Dr. Egon Spengler

Knocked Up

as Ben's Dad

As Good as It Gets

as Dr. Bettes

Year One

as Adam

National Lampoon's Vacation

as Car salesman (voice) (uncredited)

Stripes

as Russell Ziskey

Airheads

as Chris Moore