Biography

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).

Known For

Groundhog Day

Neurologist

Ghostbusters

Dr. Egon Spengler

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Dr. Egon Spengler (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ghostbusters II

Dr. Egon Spengler

As Good as It Gets

Dr. Bettes

Knocked Up

Ben's Dad

National Lampoon's Vacation

Car salesman (voice) (uncredited)

John Candy: I Like Me

Self - Head Writer & Actor, SCTV (archive footage)